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World Baseball Classic Semifinals Set: USA Faces Dominican Republic, Venezuela Battles Italy
The 2026 World Baseball Classic is heating up as the semifinal matchups are set. The United States will face the Dominican Republic, while Venezuela will compete against Italy for a chance to play in the championship game.
Semifinal Schedule
- March 15, 8:00 PM ET (FS1): United States vs. Dominican Republic
- March 16, 8:00 PM ET (FS1): Venezuela vs. Italy
Quarterfinal Results
The road to the semifinals saw several exciting contests:
- Korea 0 – Dominican Republic 10
- United States 5 – Canada 3
- Puerto Rico 6 – Italy 8
- Venezuela 8 – Japan 5
Recent Upsets and Standout Performances
Venezuela has emerged as a strong contender, defeating the defending champions Japan in the quarterfinals. Italy also secured a surprising victory over Puerto Rico. The United States bounced back from an earlier loss to Italy, defeating Canada in the quarterfinals to advance.
Broadcast Information
Fans can catch all the action live on FS1. Register for World Baseball Classic email alerts for updates: https://www.mlb.com/world-baseball-classic