**World Baseball Classic 2026: Venezuela Set to Face Team USA in Title Game** The stage is set for an epic encounter in the 2026 World Baseball Classic as Venezuela has advanced to face Team USA in the championship game. The Venezuelans staged a remarkable comeback in the semifinals to defeat Cinderella story Italy, setting up a date with the powerhouse American team. Italy got off to a strong start, but Venezuela's seventh-inning rally coupled with a shutdown bullpen proved too much to handle for the Italian team. The Americans, meanwhile, edged out the Dominican Republic in a tense semifinal showdown, thanks in part to solo home runs from Gunnar Henderson and Roman Anthony. The championship game will see Venezuela's star players, including Ronald Acuña Jr. and Eugenio Suárez, take on Team USA's formidable lineup featuring the likes of Aaron Judge, Cal Raleigh, and Bobby Witt Jr. Here's a look at the bracket for the 2026 World Baseball Classic: **2026 World Baseball Classic Bracket** The journey to the title game has been an exciting one, with several twists and turns along the way. Team USA's advancement to the semifinals was not without its drama, as they had to sweat out the result of Italy's match against Mexico. A narrow Mexican win would have sent the Americans packing. However, Italy's victory over Mexico ensured that Team USA would be joining them in the semifinals. The Americans finished second in Pool B, going 3-1 in group play, while Italy finished top with a perfect round of pool play. **2026 World Baseball Classic Schedule** All games are available to stream on fubo (Try for free). Here's a look at the knockout stage schedule: **Quarterfinals** - Friday, March 13: Dominican Republic 10, Korea 0 (7) and United States 5, Canada 3 - Saturday, March 14: Italy 8, Puerto Rico 6 and Venezuela 8 (score not reported) The stage is set for an exciting title game, with Venezuela looking to upset the powerhouse American team. Will Venezuela's star players be able to lead their team to victory, or will Team USA's depth and experience prove too much to handle? Only time will tell.