The U.S. bullpen held off the Dominican Republic by a score of 2-1, with the game ending on a questionable called strike three.

MIAMI – A sixth champion will be crowned today as the United States battles Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic title game Tuesday, March 17 at loanDepot Park in Miami, Florida. This game is available to watch on multiple streaming services.

In a 2-1 semifinal victory over the D.R. on Sunday evening at loanDepot Park, Team USA displayed a level of performance and verve that met the moment and set the stage for the team to win the WBC for the second time in three iterations of the tournament. The Americans will face the winner of Monday’s semifinal between Italy and Venezuela.

The 2026 World Baseball Classic final is upon us. Team USA punched its ticket Sunday night with a win over the Dominican Republic and will face Venezuela, which defeated Italy on Monday night. The U.S. and Venezuela are matching up in the WBC championship now on FOX.

Fans were quick to roast Team USA manager Mark DeRosa for once again failing to lead his squad to World Baseball Classic glory. Team USA lost to Venezuela

Eugenio Suarez’s double gave Venezuela the go-ahead run in the ninth inning.

Here’s where to watch the 2026 World Baseball Classic finals between Team USA vs Venezuela. Starting pitchers, lineup, & more.

Venezuela won its first WBC title behind stellar pitching that held USA’s star-studded lineup to just three hits

In the wake of Team USA's 3-2 loss to Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic finals, New York Yankees outfielder and Team USA captain Aaron Judge refuted the notion that his team didn't have fun in the tournament.