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How often do they play the World Baseball Classic? When is next WBC?

The boisterous crowd in Miami roared to celebrate Venezuela stunning the United States to win the 2026 World Baseball Classic in a championship that lived up to the event's name.

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World Baseball Classic format, explained: How qualifying, pool play, standings and more work in the WBC

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World Baseball Classic final preview: Venezuela vs. USA

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Venezuelans in Miami and Caracas celebrate historic WBC victory over USA

Venezuelans around the world are celebrating a historic baseball victory after Venezuela captured its first-ever World Baseball Classic title.

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Venezuela's acting president shows trophy won by national team in the World Baseball Classic

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Venezuela celebrates first World Baseball Classic title with national holiday

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Celebrations in Caracas after Venezuela wins World Baseball Classic championship

On Wednesday, Venezuelans in the country's capital, Caracas, remained jubilant and thrilled after Tuesday night's victory.

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Three lessons Team USA can take away from World Baseball Classic loss, including to have a little fun

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Venezuela wins World Baseball Classic title after stunning Team USA

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How does the World Baseball Classic work? See schedule, format, rules

The 2026 World Baseball Classic is underway. What are the WBC rules? Who are the favorites to win? Here's what to know, including how to watch on TV.

How Italy became the darlings (and contenders, too) of the World Baseball Classic

With espresso shots, kisses on the cheek and Andrea Bocelli singalongs, Team Italy has charmed the baseball world. But their mission is more ambitious: Turn Italy into a bona fide baseball factory.

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When did baseball start in Japan and how did it become so popular?

The country has dominated the World Baseball Classic in the 2000s, but its baseball history started long before.

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Venezuela’s baseball win was special — and not just because they beat the US

My country needs a championship,” said Venezuelan star Ronald Acuña Jr. of his team’s World Baseball Classic tournament victory.

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Venezuela’s acting president shows World Baseball Classic trophy won by team after beating US

Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodriguez received the trophy of the World Baseball Classic Venezuela won against the U.S. on Tuesday.

Venezuela beats USA, Wins 1st WBC, How memorable was this tournament? | The Herd

Venezuela beat the USA 3-2 in the World Baseball Classic, claiming their first title. Jason McIntyre discusses the tournament and how memorable it was.