The final game of the 2026 World Baseball Classic was just that -- a classic. Venezuela prevailed in a white-knuckled 3-2 victory over Team USA in Tuesday's final at loanDepot Park in Miami, and in doing so they secured their first ever WBC title.

The Sporting News brings you the full box score from Team USA's shocking loss to Italy in the World Baseball Classic.

Follow along as Texas A&M hits the road for their first conference series of the 2026 season against the Oklahoma Sooners.

The United States is heading to the World Baseball Classic Championship Game. Sunday night at loanDepot Park in Miami, Team USA outlasted the Dominican Republic, 2-1, in one of the most highly anticipated baseball games in years (box score).

The World Baseball Classic has set new attendance and viewership records, prompting MLB to consider moving the tournament to midseason for better player participation.

Francisco Cervelli believes Italy won’t be sneaking up on opponents in three years at the next World Baseball Classic. “We are no longer the Cinderella,” the Italy manager said after the Azzurri were eliminated with a 4-2 semifinal loss to Venezuela on Monday night.