◇ "2026 WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC™" Final: USA vs. Venezuela (18th Japan time, Loan Depot Park)

Venezuela defeated the United States 3-2 to claim their first ever "2026 WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC™" title.

Venezuela took the lead in the top of the third inning with sacrifice fly by Michael Garcia. In the top of the fifth inning, looking to extend their lead, Wilyer Abreu hit a solo home run to center fielder. The crucial second run was scored, and the players jumped out of the dugout in excitement.

Meanwhile, pitcher staff, which began with pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez, held the lead with a runs relay. In the bottom of the 7th inning, with two outs and pitcher on first base, Andres Machado took the mound. However, in the bottom of the 8th inning, with two outs and a runner on first base, Bryce Harper hit a game-tying two-run homer to center center fielder, bringing the game back to a tie at the last minute.

In the top of the 9th inning, leadoff hitter Luis Arraez drew Walk, and pinch runner Javier Sanoha successfully stolen base second base. The next batter, Eugenio Suarez, hit a ball through left-center field, and Sanoha scored the go-ahead run. They had secured a crucial run.

In the bottom of the ninth inning with a one-run lead, closer 's Daniel Palencia pitcher went to mound. Kyle Schwarber swung struck out and Gunner Henderson also hit the ball, and finally set the game with a struck out swing by Roman Anthony. The Venezuelan national team won their first WBC championship. Orix Buffaloes 's Machado pitcher was the win pitcher of the final, and Garcia, who was the first sacrifice fly of the tournament, was selected as the tournament MVP.