Venezuela: Crowd Floods Caracas Streets to Celebrate WBC Victory

The Venezuelan national team won the 2026 World Baseball Classic, defeating the United States 3–2 at LoanDepot Park in Miami on March 17, securing the country’s first professional baseball world title. The streets of Caracas and cities across Venezuela erupted in celebration, and Acting President Delcy Rodríguez declared March 18 a national public holiday. The first part of the video was filmed on Bolívar Avenue.

Venezuela's 1st WBC championship

Venezuela's 1st WBC championship

Immigrants from Venezuela celebrate in New York on March 17, 2026, after the country won its first World Baseball Classic title with a victory over the United States earlier in the day.

US: Venezuela Fans Celebrate After First-Ever WBC Championship Win 2

Venezuelan fans celebrated as they left LoanDepot Park in Miami, Florida, following their first-ever World Baseball Classic championship win on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. The video was recorded approximately one hour after the trophy ceremony.

Chile: Cheers Echo Through Santiago’s “Little Caracas” as Venezuela Wins First WBC Title

The sound of cheers echoed through Toro Mazote street in Santiago's Estación Central on Tuesday night, as Venezuela claimed its first-ever World Baseball Classic championship. Footage captured from an apartment window on Toro Mazote — the heart of the neighborhood known as "Pequeña Caracas," home to one of the largest Venezuelan communities in Chile — shows the street alive with noise as unseen residents celebrated Venezuela's historic victory.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Maikel Garcia (C) of Venezuela celebrates after being named the 2026 World Baseball Classic MVP as his country beat the United States in the final to claim Venezuela's first WBC title at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Maikel Garcia (L) of Venezuela celebrates with champagne after his country won its first World Baseball Classic title with a 3-2 victory over the United States in the final at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Maikel Garcia (C) of Venezuela celebrates with champagne after his country won its first World Baseball Classic title with a 3-2 victory over the United States in the final at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Ronald Acuna Jr. of Venezuela celebrates with champagne after his country won its first World Baseball Classic title with a 3-2 victory over the United States in the final at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Ronald Acuna Jr. of Venezuela celebrates with champagne after his country won its first World Baseball Classic title with a 3-2 victory over the United States in the final at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Ronald Acuna Jr. of Venezuela celebrates with champagne after his country won its first World Baseball Classic title with a 3-2 victory over the United States in the final at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

United States players are pictured in the dugout after losing to Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic final at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Venezuela players celebrate after beating the United States in the World Baseball Classic final at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

United States players are pictured during the award ceremony after losing to Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic final at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

United States players are pictured during the award ceremony after losing to Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic final at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

United States players are pictured during the award ceremony after losing to Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic final at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

US: Venezuela Fans Celebrate After First-Ever WBC Championship Win

Venezuelan fans celebrated as they left LoanDepot Park in Miami, Florida, following their first-ever World Baseball Classic championship win on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. This video was taken after midnight.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Venezuela players douse each other with champagne after they won the country's first World Baseball Classic title with a 3-2 victory over the United States in the final at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Venezuela players douse each other with champagne after they won the country's first World Baseball Classic title with a 3-2 victory over the United States in the final at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Venezuela players douse each other with champagne after they won the country's first World Baseball Classic title with a 3-2 victory over the United States in the final at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Venezuela players douse each other with champagne after they won the country's first World Baseball Classic title with a 3-2 victory over the United States in the final at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Venezuela players douse each other with champagne after they won the country's first World Baseball Classic title with a 3-2 victory over the United States in the final at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Ronald Acuna Jr. of Venezuela raises the victor's trophy after his country won its first World Baseball Classic title with a 3-2 victory over the United States in the final at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Ronald Acuna Jr. of Venezuela sheds tears after his country won its first World Baseball Classic title with a 3-2 victory over the United States in the final at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Ronald Acuna Jr. of Venezuela sheds tears after his country won its first World Baseball Classic title with a 3-2 victory over the United States in the final at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Venezuela closer Daniel Palencia strikes out Roman Anthony of the United States for the third out in the ninth inning sealing his country's World Baseball Classic final win at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Venezuela players celebrate after beating the United States in the World Baseball Classic final at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Venezuela players pose for a photo after beating the United States in the World Baseball Classic final at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Venezuela closer Daniel Palencia reacts after striking out Roman Anthony of the United States for the third out in the ninth inning sealing his country's World Baseball Classic final win at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Venezuela closer Daniel Palencia reacts after striking out Roman Anthony of the United States for the third out in the ninth inning sealing his country's World Baseball Classic final win at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Venezuela players celebrate after beating the United States in the World Baseball Classic final at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Seiya Suzuki of the Chicago Cubs speaks to the press during the team's spring training in Mesa, Arizona, on March 17, 2026, after hurting his right knee while sliding on an unsuccessful attempt to steal second base in a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela.

Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Seiya Suzuki (C) of the Chicago Cubs speaks to the press during the team's spring training in Mesa, Arizona, on March 17, 2026, after hurting his right knee while sliding on an unsuccessful attempt to steal second base in a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela.

Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Seiya Suzuki (C) of the Chicago Cubs speaks to the press during the team's spring training in Mesa, Arizona, on March 17, 2026, after hurting his right knee while sliding on an unsuccessful attempt to steal second base in a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela.

Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Seiya Suzuki of the Chicago Cubs speaks to the press during the team's spring training in Mesa, Arizona, on March 17, 2026, after hurting his right knee while sliding on an unsuccessful attempt to steal second base in a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Eugenio Suarez hits a go-ahead double in the ninth inning of the World Baseball Classic final against the United States at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Eugenio Suarez hits a go-ahead double in the ninth inning of the World Baseball Classic final against the United States at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Bryce Harper of the United States hits a two-run home run in the eighth inning of the World Baseball Classic final against Venezuela at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Bryce Harper of the United States reacts after hitting a two-run home run in the eighth inning of the World Baseball Classic final against Venezuela at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Aaron Judge of the United States is called out on strikes in the first inning of the World Baseball Classic final against Venezuela at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

United States starter Nolan McLean is pulled from the mound in the fifth inning of the World Baseball Classic final against Venezuela at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

United States starter Nolan McLean (far L) is pulled from the mound in the fifth inning of the World Baseball Classic final against Venezuela at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Wilyer Abreu (R) of Venezuela rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the fifth inning of the World Baseball Classic final against the United States at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

United States starter Nolan McLean reacts after allowing a solo home run to Wilyer Abreu (back) of Venezuela in the fifth inning of the World Baseball Classic final at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Wilyer Abreu (C) of Venezuela is congratulated by teammates after hitting a solo home run in the fifth inning of the World Baseball Classic final against the United States at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Wilyer Abreu of Venezuela hits a solo home run in the fifth inning of the World Baseball Classic final against the United States at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Wilyer Abreu (2nd from R) of Venezuela is greeted by teammates after hitting a solo home run in the fifth inning of the World Baseball Classic final against the United States at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Wilyer Abreu of Venezuela hits a solo home run in the fifth inning of the World Baseball Classic final against the United States at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Maikel Garcia (C) of Venezuela high-fives Jackson Chourio after making a sacrifice fly in the third inning of the World Baseball Classic final against the United States at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Maikel Garcia of Venezuela makes a sacrifice fly in the third inning of the World Baseball Classic final against the United States at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Maikel Garcia of Venezuela makes a sacrifice fly in the third inning of the World Baseball Classic final against the United States at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.