Reds infielder Eugenio Suárez hit a go-ahead, RBI double in the 9th inning of Team Venezuela's World Baseball Classic final against Team USA.

The 2026 World Baseball Classic has been the most popular incarnation of the event in its 20-year history. Not only are Major League Baseball stars representing countries from around the globe, the event has attracted more stars than ever.

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.

His WBC history goes deeper: DeRosa, a valued utility player in his major league career, had six hits in 19 at-bats, driving in seven runs for the 2009 team that lost to Japan in the semifinals. He piloted the USA to a finals run in 2023 and now must manage what’s regarded as the most talented squad among the USA’s six WBC entries.

Fox Sports couldn’t have drawn up the World Baseball Classic bracket more perfectly. In one semifinal, the clear “Cinderella” of the tournament (Italy) played an All-Star laden Venezuela team. In the other,

New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge borrowed from the wardrobe of another Team USA captain before competing for the World Baseball Classic championship.

Derek Jeter drew criticism after commenting on players who say the World Baseball Classic is bigger than the World Series.