Lifted by a three-run seventh inning, Team Venezuela defeated Team Italy, 4-2, in the WBC semifinal at Miami. Undefeated (5-0) entering Monday night, surprising Team Italy had handed Team USA its only loss on the way to this unanticipated run to the WBC semifinal.

Phillies starter Aaron Nola will start for Italy against Venezuela in the WBC semifinals to face USA in the finals. Here's how to watch.

Who will face Team USA in the finals of the 2026 World Baseball Classic? That question will be answered Monday night in Miami when Venezuela takes on Italy. Italy, the Cinderellas of this edition of the tournament and the last undefeated team standing,

Venezuela outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. made a critical single in their semifinals match against Italy in the World Baseball Classic.

Venezuela started the World Baseball Classic off strong, winning each of its first three games. The team had a chance to finish first in Pool D, but lost a wild game to the Dominican Republic on Wednesday, settling for second place. The Caribbean squad went up against mighty Japan in the quarters, pulling out a shocking 8-5 win.

Jorge Posada is on the Team Italy coaching staff at the World Baseball Classic with former teammate Francisco Cervelli.