MIAMI – Three years ago, Venezuela went undefeated in pool play, opening the World Baseball Classic with four straight victories before falling to the United States in the quarterfinals. The 2026 Classic started out in similar fashion for Venezuela, as a four-run fifth inning propelled them to a 6-2 win Friday over the Netherlands in the opening game of Pool D at loanDepot park. 2026 World Baseball Classic Pool B (Houston) & Pool D (Miami) presented by Capital One • How to watch games live • Scores and schedule • Standings and tiebreakers • Tickets and venues • Rosters • Players by MLB team •
MIAMI – Three years ago, Venezuela went undefeated in pool play, opening the World Baseball Classic with four straight victories before falling to the United States in the quarterfinals. The 2026 Classic started out in similar fashion for Venezuela, as a four-run fifth inning propelled them to a 6-2 win Friday over the Netherlands in the opening game of Pool D at loanDepot park. 2026 World Baseball Classic Pool B (Houston) & Pool D (Miami) presented by Capital One • How to watch games live • Scores and schedule • Standings and tiebreakers • Tickets and venues • Rosters • Players by MLB team •