The World Baseball Classic finally lived up to its name. On Tuesday, Venezuela beat the US in the finals 3-2, capping off an exciting tournament that saw major upsets, record viewership and significant buzz on social media for an event that has long suffered from low ratings and little recognition beyond the most devoted fans of the sport.

The 2026 World Baseball Classic is down to two teams. It's USA vs. Venezuela in the WBC championship game. Here's the bracket, scores and schedule.

Bryce Harper earned praise for what he did immediately after losing in the World Baseball Classic championship to Venezuela.

The 2026 World Baseball Classic is down to two teams. USA vs. Venezuela in the WBC championship game in Miami at loanDepot Park.

A stellar U.S. roster, stacked with sluggers and future Hall of Famers, never came to life at the World Baseball Classic and lost 3-2 in Tuesday’s final.

Team USA, boasting one of the most talented rosters ever assembled, failed to live up to its billing Tuesday night and could only watch as Venezuela celebrated its first World Baseball Classic championship.

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Venezuelans at home and abroad celebrate a victory over a heavily favored U.S. team as a moment of national pride.