USA and Venezuela competed in the 2026 World Baseball Classic final in Miami as the Venezuelan team chased its first title.Manager Mark DeRosa led the American squad against Venezuelan veteran Eduardo Rodríguez during a high-stakes championship game.The match occurred amid diplomatic friction following the capture of Nicolás Maduro by the US military earlier this year.Fans from across the USA gathered to support players like Aaron Judge and Ronald Acuña Junior in the sold-out stadium.