CARACAS, VENEZUELA - MARCH 18: Venezuelan Sports Minister Franklin Cardillo holds up the World Baseball Classic trophy alongside Aracelis Leon, president of the Venezuelan Baseball Federation during the celebrations after the 2026 World Baseball Classic final on March 18, 2026 in Caracas, Venezuela. Venezuela defeated the United States 3-2 to win the World Baseball Classic title for the first time. (Photo by Jesus Vargas/Getty Images)