Venezuela Reaches First WBC Final: Defeats Italy 4-2

Venezuela made history at LoanDepot Park in Miami, rallying to defeat Italy 4-2 in the second semifinal of the 2026 World Baseball Classic. This victory sends the Vinotinto squad to their first-ever championship final, where they will compete against the United States for the title.

► When is the 2026 World Baseball Classic Final? Time and TV channels for the championship game

Italy jumped out to an early lead, scoring in the second inning, but Venezuela responded with a pivotal seventh inning sparked by a hit from Maikel García and aggressive baserunning by Jackson Chourio.

In the ninth, Daniel Palencia was brought in to close out the game and delivered a spectacular performance, securing Venezuela’s place in the final and ending Italy’s tournament run. Venezuela will now look to claim glory against United States this Tuesday.

Venezuela vs Italy – Score by Innings

Venezuela vs Italy: Road to the Semifinals

The Venezuelan team, led by Ronald Acuña Jr, made a statement in the quarterfinals with an 8-5 victory over defending champions Japan. This win secured their spot in the semifinals, a stage they hadn’t reached since 2009. Now, they aim to make history by reaching their first World Baseball Classic final, but they face a formidable opponent.

Italy arrived as the tournament’s surprise package. They boasted one of the highest-scoring offenses and entered their first-ever World Baseball Classic semifinal after eliminating Puerto Rico 8-6 in the quarterfinals.

When and Where Do Venezuela and Italy Play in the World Baseball Classic Semifinal?

The Venezuela vs Italy game took place on Monday, March 16th at LoanDepot Park in Miami, Florida, a stadium with a capacity of 37,442.

What Time Did Venezuela vs Italy Play in the World Baseball Classic Semifinal?

• In Venezuela, the game began at 8:00 p.m.
• In Peru, the game began at 7:00 p.m.
• In Colombia, the game began at 7:00 p.m.
• In Ecuador, the game began at 7:00 p.m.
• In Bolivia, the game began at 8:00 p.m.
• In Argentina, the game began at 9:00 p.m.
• In Uruguay, the game began at 9:00 p.m.
• In Brazil, the game began at 9:00 p.m.
• In Paraguay, the game began at 9:00 p.m.
• In Chile, the game began at 9:00 p.m.
• In the Dominican Republic, the game began at 8:00 p.m.
• In Cuba, the game began at 8:00 p.m.
• In Mexico, the game began at 6:00 p.m.

Where to Watch Venezuela vs Italy Live on TV and Streaming?

The Venezuela vs Italy semifinal game was broadcast in various locations around the world. In Peru, it was available on the Disney Plus platform. In Venezuela, the game was shown on Venevisión and Televen, while in the United States, it was broadcast on FS1.

Venezuela vs Italy: Past Results in the World Baseball Classic

• 2017 World Baseball Classic: Venezuela 4-3 Italy
• 2017 World Baseball Classic: Venezuela 11-10 Italy
• 2009 World Baseball Classic: Venezuela 10-1 Italy
• 2009 World Baseball Classic: Venezuela 7-0 Italy
• 2006 World Baseball Classic: Venezuela 6-0 Italy