The World Baseball Classic is back in 2026. Here's how to tune in to Saturday's Israel vs. Venezuela matchup.

A pair of Team Israel players posed with a signed "Make America Great Again" hat ahead of the World Baseball Classic in a tacit endosrement for President Donald Trump

While the other four teams in Pool D took the field for their World Baseball Classic openers on Friday, Israel held an off-site workout in preparation for their opener Saturday night. Venezuela, on the other hand,

Israel qualified for the 2026 World Baseball Classic by finishing fourth in its group in 2026, and the hope this time around is for an even better showing in a tough group that includes the Dominican Republic and Venezuela.

Team Israel has heightened its team security for the 2026 World Baseball Classic just one week after the country coordinated a joint attack with the United States on Iran

“We’re utilizing guys who are not at the major-league level,” says Team Israel bench coach Kevin Youkilis, a retired All-Star third baseman. “That’s the fun part of this team. All of our players have a Jewish heritage. Some are Jewish, some were born in Israel, and some are married to somebody who’s Jewish.

Here's why the Yankees coach is leading the nation of Israel in the World Baseball Classic.

Team Venezuela continues their World Baseball Classic campaign at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, locking horns with team Israel in Miami.

More than 2,500 fans turned out to see Team Israel play the Marlins in a warmup to the World Baseball Classic in Miami amid the fighting overseas.

Japan looks for a repeat while Team USA looks for revenge in the latest edition of the WBC. Here's everything you need to know to watch.