Venezuela upset United States 3-2 to win World Baseball Classic
Members of Team Venezuela celebrate after the 3-2 victory against Team United States at loanDepot park on March 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo: AFP)
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March 17, 2026

Venezuela upset United States 3-2 to win World Baseball Classic

MIAMI, United States (AFP) — Venezuela stunned the United States’ star-studded “dream team” 3-2 to win the World Baseball Classic for the first time on Tuesday.

Eugenio Suarez drove in the winning run in the top of the ninth inning to seal a dramatic victory for the South Americans at Miami’s LoanDepot Park.

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