2026 World Baseball Classic: What You Need to Know About the Venezuela vs. Italy Semifinal
The Venezuelan national team will face Italy in the semifinals of the 2026 World Baseball Classic after defeating Japan 8-5.
TL;DR
- Venezuela defeated Japan 8-5 to advance to the World Baseball Classic semifinals.
- Venezuela will face Italy in the semifinals on March 16th in Miami.
- This victory also qualifies Venezuela for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics baseball competition.
- Italy reached the semifinals by defeating Puerto Rico 8-6, having also beaten the USA.
- Venezuela and Italy have a history in the World Baseball Classic, with Venezuela winning both previous encounters in 2017.