After hanging on by the thinnest of margins in their2-1 victory over the Dominican Republicin theWorld Baseball Classic semifinals, Team USA can relax for 24 hours and await its opponent in the championship game.
The Americans will vie for their second WBC title against the winner of the semifinal between Venezuela and Italy on Monday evening. After pocketing one-run and two-run victories in the quarterfinals against Canada and the semis against the Dominican, Team USA appears well-constructed for knockout round play.
When does USA play next in WBC?
Team USA will play the Venezuela-Italy survivor on Tuesday, March 17 at Miami's loanDepot Park. New York Mets right-handerNolan McLean is the scheduled starter, though it will be an all-hands pitching situation in this final. Fox Sports will broadcast, with Joe Davis and John Smoltz on the call.
The Americans and Venezuelans most recently met in the 2023 WBC quarterfinals, when Trea Turner's grand slam boosted them to a 9-7 victory. Venezuela is seeking its first trip to the WBC championship game.
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And of course should the Italians advance, it will be a rematch of their stunning 8-6 victory over Team USA in the final game of pool play, an outcome that put the Americans' advancementinto doubt.
Best moments as Team USA takes on Dominican Republic in WBC semifinal
WBC bracket 2026
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
United States 2, Dominican Republic 1 – Sunday in Miami
Italy vs. Venezuela – Monday in Miami (BUY TICKETS)
WBC championship game
United States vs. Italy/Venezuela – Tuesday, March 17 in Miami (BUY TICKETS)
2026 WBC schedule
Sunday, March 15 (semifinal)
United States 2, Dominican Republic 1
Monday, March 16 (semifinal)
Italy vs. Japan, 8 p.m. in Miami
Tuesday, March 17 (championship game)
United States vs. Italy/Japan, 8 p.m. in Miami
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Who does USA baseball play next in WBC? World Baseball Classic title game