Aaron Judge, USA vs. Venezuela Sets World Baseball Classic Viewership Record in Championship Game

Venezuela's 3-2 win over Aaron Judge and the United States in the championship game of the 2026 World Baseball Classic drew a large television audience.

Venezuela’s baseball win was special — and not just because they beat the U.S.

“My country needs a championship,” said Venezuelan star Ronald Acuña Jr. of his team’s World Baseball Classic tournament victory.

Mexican Mezcal, Venezuelan baseball joy and other top photos from Latin America and the Caribbean

Workers produced mezcal at a distillery in Oaxaca state amid a boom for the Mexican alcohol that has brought economic benefits for many local producers but also led to rising

Venezuelan Fans Flock Online to Snag Autographed Baseballs, Helmets From Country’s World Baseball Classic Win

The signed pieces are destined to be collector's items, made especially meaningful as Venezuela deals with an uncertain political climate
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Venezuela, Italy set to battle for trip to title game (8 p.m. ET, FS1)

Put on the espresso because Italy is coming! For the first time in tournament history, the azzurri are in the semifinals, its team of espresso-shot-taking, cheek-kissing home run hitters blasting its way to Miami.