Dominican Republic forces game-ending double play vs. Venezuela, winning Pool D and advancing to World Baseball Classic Quarterfinals

Dominican Republic forces game-ending double play vs. Venezuela to win Pool D and advance to World Baseball Classic Quarterfinals.

Venezuela 2026 World Baseball Classic roster, schedule and pool

The World Baseball Classic is back for the first time since 2023 and Venezuela is all set for the action. Here's everything you need to know about the Venezuela national team, including roster, schedule and how to watch.

In Miami, the opening game of the World Baseball Classic was a celebration for Venezuelan fans

Venezuelan fans are turning the World Baseball Classic in Miami into a celebration. Venezuela played the Netherlands on Friday, and Venezuelan fans packed the lower deck near their country's dugout.
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Top seed in Pool D up for grabs as DR squares off with Venezuela (8 p.m. ET, Tubi)

Pool D of the World Baseball Classic saved the best for last: Venezuela vs. the Dominican Republic to decide first place.

World Baseball Classic schedule, scores, standings: USA loses to Italy, awaits Pool B fate; Dominican vs. Venezuela showdown ahead

TBD vs. TBD (Fox) – Daikin Park 3 p.m.: TBD vs. TBD (FS1) – Daikin Park 9 p.m.: TBD vs. Japan (Fox) – loanDepot Park

Homesick, but hopeful: The World Baseball Classic is giving Venezuelans a reason to dance at a time of intense upheaval

After the capture and removal of former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife by the Trump administration, Venezuelans in the US are feeling hopeful. It has made them even more proud to cheer for a team with Venezuela emblazoned across the chest.