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The 2026 World Baseball Classic has delivered on its hype. After weeks of intense international competition, the championship game is set. The tournament will come down to two teams in a single-elimination battle for baseball’s global crown.
The 2026 World Baseball Classic featured 20 national teams from around the world. Each competed for the title in one of the sport’s premier international events.
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Team USA
Team USA opened its tournament on March 6 in pool play with a dominant 15–5 victory over Brazil. The Americans kept their momentum rolling with a convincing 9–1 win against Great Britain.
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Team USA suffered its only loss of the tournament to Italy. The Americans quickly regrouped, beating Canada in the quarterfinals and the Dominican Republic in Sunday night’s semifinal to reach the championship game.
Mar 15, 2026; Miami, FL, United States; United States shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (7) reacts after turning a double play in the fifth inning against the Dominican Republic during a semifinal game of the 2026 World Baseball Classic at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Team Venezuela
After dropping two games in Classic pool play, Venezuela responded by knocking off the defending WBC champions. The stunning back-to-back victories punched Venezuela’s ticket to the WBC Championship game.
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Venezuela now looks to pull off another major upset against Team USA. Venezuela will also try to avenge its 2023 loss to Team USA and capture the championship.
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Can Venezuela capture its first-ever World Baseball Classic championship? Or will Team USA claim its first title since 2017?
Mar 15, 2026; Miami, FL, United States; United States left fielder Roman Anthony (3) celebrates with his teammates after hitting a home run in the fourth inning against the Dominican Republic during a semifinal game of the 2026 World Baseball Classic at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Here are the details for how to watch the 2026 World Baseball Classic Championship:
When:
Wednesday, March 17
Where:
loanDepot Park — Miami, Florida
Time:
8:00 PM EST
Channel:
FOX — Stream it live on Fubo
Jul 31, 2008; Los Angeles, CA, USA; World Baseball Classic logo at press conference to announce selection of Dodger Stadium as the site of the 2009 World Baseball Classic championship. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee/Image of Sport-Imagn Images
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