Venezuela ready for US challenge in World Baseball Classic final
By Rory Carroll
Published on March 17, 2026.
Venezuelan baseball team is preparing for the World Baseball Classic championship game against the United States in Miami, Florida, after a thrilling 4-2 victory over Italy in a semi-final game. The team, which defeated defending champions Japan in the quarter-finals, is looking to secure its first championship in the tournament. Slugger Eugenio Suarez, who delivered the winning home run, said it would take them to beat a strong U.S. team, despite acknowledging their superstars but maintaining their dominance in the competition. The final will be held at loanDepot Park in Miami.
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