How much money did the Venezuelan team receive after winning the Baseball World Classic?

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Venezuela defeated the United States in the 2026 Baseball World Classic held in Miami, Florida.
The winning team received a $2.5 million prize, plus $4.25 million in accumulated bonuses, totaling approximately $6.75 million.
Maikel García was awarded the Most Valuable Player (MVP) for his outstanding performance.
The prize money was predetermined based on projected revenues from an agreement between MLB and the players' union.
The Venezuelan team, with 30 players, is allocated $3.35 million, potentially resulting in about $112,000 per player.
The remaining prize money, approximately $3 million, goes to the national baseball federation of the winning team.
All 20 participating teams received $750,000, with finalists Venezuela and the USA receiving additional bonuses for advancing.
The trophy was brought to Venezuela on March 18th by the president of the Venezuelan Baseball Federation, Aracelis León.
León expressed hope that the team can return to Venezuela for a caravan once their MLB commitments are finished.
There are efforts to make Venezuela a host for a future edition of the Baseball World Classic.

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