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Team Italy and Team Venezuela go head-to-head in the semifinals of the 2026 World Baseball Classic to face Team USA in Tuesday's final.

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Team Italy and Team Venezuela Set for 2026 World Baseball Classic Semifinals

Katelyn Chicaiza
March 16, 2026

General Baseball
World Baseball Classic

Team Italy and Team Venezuela Semifinal Matchup Following Team Italy’s 8-6 win against Team Puerto Rico and Team Venezuela’s 8-5 victory over Team Japan on March 14, Team Italy and Team Venezuela will battle it out in the semifinals to see who takes on Team USA in the final matchup of the World Baseball Classic. […]