Venezuela national football team

Venezuela
Shirt badge/Association crest
NicknameLa Vinotinto (The Red-Wine)[1]
AssociationFederación Venezolana de Fútbol (FVF)
ConfederationCONMEBOL (South America)
Head coachOswaldo Vizcarrondo
CaptainJon Aramburu
Most capsTomás Rincón (143)
Top scorerSalomón Rondón (50)
Home stadiumEstadio Monumental
Estadio Olímpico de la UCV
Estadio Metropolitano de Mérida
FIFA codeVEN
First colours
Second colours
FIFA ranking
Current 49 Steady (11 June 2026)[2]
Highest25 (November 2019)
Lowest129 (November 1998)
First international
 Panama 2–1 Venezuela 
(Panama City, Panama; 12 February 1938)
Biggest win
 Venezuela 7–0 Puerto Rico 
(Caracas, Venezuela; 16 January 1959)
Biggest defeat
 Argentina 11–0 Venezuela 
(Rosario, Argentina; 10 August 1975)
Copa América
Appearances20 (first in 1967)
Best resultFourth place (2011)

The Venezuela national football team (Spanish: Selección de fútbol de Venezuela), nicknamed La Vinotinto ("The Red Wine"), represents Venezuela in men's international football and is controlled by the Federación Venezolana de Fútbol (English: Venezuelan Football Federation), the governing body for football in Venezuela. Their nickname is a reference to the unique “red wine” team color that is used on their home jerseys. When playing at home in official games, they usually rotate between three stadiums: The Polideportivo Cachamay in Puerto Ordaz, the Estadio José Antonio Anzoátegui in Puerto La Cruz and the Estadio Pueblo Nuevo in San Cristóbal, though recent FIFA World Cup qualifying campaigns saw home games in other stadiums around the country, including the Estadio Monumental in Maturín. Likewise, in friendly matches, they tend to rotate between the rest of the stadiums in the country.

Unlike other South American nations, and akin to some Caribbean nations, baseball is extremely popular in Venezuela, which diverts athletic talent away from football, contributing to its historic lack of success in CONMEBOL competitions. They are the only CONMEBOL team to have never qualified for the World Cup. Often Venezuela would go through entire qualification tournaments without recording a single win, but this has not happened since 1998. Until Copa América 2011, their best finish at the tournament was fifth in their first entry, in 1967. It is only recently with the spread of the World Cup's popularity in nations where football was not the primary sport (such as Canada, Japan, the United States, and Australia) that the national team found incentives to increase player development and fan support. As of December 2019, Venezuela has the highest position on the FIFA World Ranking of any team that has not yet qualified for the World Cup, being ranked 25th.[3]

History

20th century

Venezuela did not participate in FIFA World Cup qualification until the 1966 qualifiers in which they were drawn with Uruguay and Peru, but failed to register a point in four games. In the 1970 qualifiers they managed to register a point, and after withdrawing from the 1974 series, repeated that in the 1978 qualifiers. The 1982 qualifiers saw them register their first win, over Bolivia. They wouldn't register another World Cup qualifying win until the 1994 series when they defeated Ecuador. A highlight of the 1998 qualifiers was goalkeeper Rafael Dudamel scoring against Argentina in a 5–2 defeat.

Despite poor results during the 1960s and 1970s, outstanding players like Luis Mendoza and Rafael Santana achieved recognition. Venezuela also managed to qualify for the 1980 Summer Olympics around this time, the first-ever major international football competition they participated in.

Richard Páez era

After José Omar Pastoriza's resignation during the 2002 World Cup qualifying campaign, Richard Páez took over as head coach of the national team. In their remaining qualifiers, Venezuela achieved 4 victories in a row against Uruguay, Chile, Peru, and Paraguay. In terms of World Cup qualifying matches, this was the first time the team won more than one game in row and away from home as well as avoided finishing in last place in their entire history.

However, the team failed to qualify for the 2002 World Cup, or the 2006 World Cup, gaining 16 and 18 points respectively. However, the team did achieve progression to the second round of the 2007 Copa America on home soil.

In November 2007, Páez resigned after disagreements with the media and supporters.[4]

César Farías era

With a new coach César Farías, Venezuela national team improved their performances. At the beginning of 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification, Venezuela won its first game in the World Cup qualification against long-unbeaten Ecuador in Quito and received its first point against Brazil. Despite not reaching the final tournament, Venezuela achieved its best result in qualification. It finished this round with 22 points in 18 matches, surpassing Peru and Bolivia for eighth place in the region.

On 6 June 2008, Venezuela achieved its first-ever triumph over Brazil, defeating the Seleção 2–0 in a friendly match in Boston, United States. Venezuela obtained excellent results in the 2011 Copa América when they finished fourth, their highest finish in the tournament to date. With a squad composed mostly of footballers playing in Europe, they began 2014 World Cup qualification with a historic 1–0 victory against Argentina in Puerto La Cruz, beating it for the first time.

Noel Sanvicente era

Match between Galicia (in white) and Venezuela (in burgundy).

On 4 September 2014, Noel Sanvicente was made coach of the Venezuela national team.[5] The team's first match under Sanvicente was against South Korea in Bucheon on 5 September 2014, ending in a 3–1 defeat.[6]

Venezuela began the World Cup qualification campaign with a 1–0 defeat against Paraguay at home, and would not earn their first point until their match against Peru, a 2–2 draw in Lima where Venezuela led until the last minute of stoppage time. Their match with Chile ended in a disappointing 4–1 defeat. Sanvicente announced his resignation a week later after mutual consent with the FVF. At the time of Sanvicente's departure, Venezuela was last in the qualification standings with a sole point.

Rafael Dudamel era

Sanvicente was replaced by former Vinotinto goalkeeper Rafael Dudamel, who decided to revamp the entire national team, by injecting the team with the promising young generation of Venezuelan players that finished second at the 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup that was dubbed as the country's first-ever football Golden Generation.[7] Under his management, La Vinotinto quickly improved and reached the quarterfinals in the Copa América Centenario, with two 1–0 victories against Jamaica and Uruguay and a 1–1 draw against Mexico in the group stage and then a 4–1 defeat to Argentina in the quarter-finals. In the 7th matchday of the 2018 World Cup qualifier, Venezuela lost against Colombia 2–0 in Barranquilla, the first loss against Los Cafeteros since 2009. Later, on matchday 11, Venezuela won for the first time in the qualifier, 5–0 against Bolivia in Maturín with a hat-trick from Josef Martínez and goals from Jacobo Kouffati and Rómulo Otero.

On 2 January 2020, Dudamel resigned from the national team.

Copa América history

Venezuela first participated at the Copa América in 1967, and finished fifth after defeating Bolivia 3–0 with a side containing Mendoza and Santana. The 1975 tournament saw Venezuela drawn in a group with Brazil and Argentina, and finished bottom with an 11–0 defeat against Argentina. In the 1979 edition, which would be the international swansong for Mendoza and Santana, they held a goalless drew Colombia and 1–1 against Chile. A highlight of the 1989 tournament was midfielder Carlos Maldonado's four goals. In the 1993 series, Venezuela drew with Uruguay and the United States.

The team's overall Copa América record has been relatively poor (goal difference 33–145 before the 2011 Copa América), but the "Auge Vinotinto" (Vinotinto Rise) period in the early 2000s (decade) brought increased attention to the sport in the country, which in turn brought increased support from both government and private institutions. Said support contributed perfectly to the "Vinotinto" rise in quality. In 2007, during the Copa América held in Venezuela, the team progressed to the quarterfinals for the first time in its history after finishing first in a group containing Peru, Bolivia, and Uruguay. Venezuela's 2–0 victory against Peru during the competition was its first Copa América victory since 1967.

2011 Copa América

At the 2011 Copa América championship, Venezuela reached the semi-finals round for the first time by defeating Chile in the quarter-final, 2–1. Despite their commanding presence against Paraguay in their semifinal, Venezuela was unable to convert their chances into goals. They would eventually lose 5–3 to Paraguay in a penalty shootout after remaining scoreless in normal and extra time. Venezuela and Peru played for third place at the Estadio Ciudad de La Plata, where Venezuela would suffer their biggest loss of the tournament, losing 4–1 against Peru and falling into fourth place overall. Nonetheless, it was their best-ever finish at the competition.

Group B:

Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
 Brazil 312064+25
 Venezuela 312043+15
 Paraguay 30305503
 Ecuador 301225−31

Results:

3 July 2011 Group stages Brazil  0–0  Venezuela La Plata, Argentina
16:00 UTC-3 Report Stadium: Estadio Ciudad de La Plata
Referee: Raúl Orosco (Bolivia)
9 July 2011 Group stages Venezuela  1–0  Ecuador Salta, Argentina
18:30 UTC-3 C. González 61' Report Stadium: Estadio Padre Ernesto Martearena
Referee: Wálter Quesada (Costa Rica)
13 July 2011 Group stages Paraguay  3–3  Venezuela Salta, Argentina
19:15 UTC-3 Alcaraz 32'
Barrios 62'
Riveros 85'		 Report Rondón 5'
Miku 89'
Perozo 90+2'		 Stadium: Estadio Padre Ernesto Martearena
Referee: Enrique Osses (Chile)
17 July 2011 Quarterfinals Chile  1–2  Venezuela San Juan, Argentina
19:15 UTC-3 Suazo 69' Report Vizcarrondo 34'
Cichero 80'		 Stadium: Estadio del Bicentenario
Referee: Carlos Vera (Ecuador)
20 July 2011 Semifinals Venezuela  0–0
(3–5 p)		  Paraguay Mendoza, Argentina
21:45 UTC-3 Report Stadium: Estadio Malvinas Argentinas
Referee: Francisco Chacón (Mexico)
Penalties
Maldonado football with check mark
Rey football with check mark
Lucena football with red X
Miku football with check mark		 football with check mark Ortigoza
football with check mark Barrios
football with check mark Riveros
football with check mark Martínez
football with check mark Verón
23 July 2011 Third-place match Peru  4–1  Venezuela La Plata, Argentina
16:00 UTC-3 Chiroque 41'
Guerrero 63', 89', 90+2'		 Report Arango 77' Stadium: Estadio Ciudad de La Plata
Referee: Wilmar Roldán (Colombia)

Team image

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Venezuela made its international debut in the Central American and Caribbean Games held in Panama in 1938, wearing the vinotinto (burgundy) color. The burgundy color originated from the uniform of the Venezuelan National Guard.[8] In the 1967 Copa América Venezuela also wore the Peñarol shirt v Chile to avoid colors clash, as Venezuela had arrived in the Estadio Centenario (Peñarol's frequent venue) with no alternate shirts.[9]

In 1993, a vertical band with the colors of the National flag was added to the left side of the jersey, which changed its colors to a more traditional red tone. This lasted until 1996 when Venezuela returned to the vinotinto tone.[10]

In 1998, Venezuela adopted a yellow/blue/red scheme, similar to their flag colors, by Mexican manufacturer "ABA Sports".[10] The national team returned to the traditional color in 2000. It has been remaining (with few changes)[11] as the main uniform up to present days.

Kit providers

Source:[12]

Adidas jersey worn during the 2014 World Cup qualifying
Manufacturer Period
Germany Adidas 1981–1991
Venezuela Forte 1992–1995
United States Score 1995–1996
Peru Polmer 1996–1997
Mexico Aba Sport 1998–1999
Mexico Atlética 2000–2004
Germany Adidas 2005–2018
Italy Givova 2019–2023
Germany Adidas 2024-2026

Results and fixtures

The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

  Win   Draw   Loss   Fixture

2025

4 September 2025 2026 World Cup qualification Argentina  3–0  Venezuela Buenos Aires, Argentina
20:30 UTC−3
  • Messi 39', 80'
  • La. Martínez 76'
 Report Stadium: Estadio Monumental
Attendance: 76,490
Referee: Piero Maza (Chile)
9 September 2025 2026 World Cup qualification Venezuela  3–6  Colombia Maturín, Venezuela
19:30 UTC−4
  • Segovia 3'
  • J. Martínez 12'
  • Rondón 76'
 Report
  • Mina 10'
  • Suárez 42', 50', 59', 67'
  • Córdoba 78'
 Stadium: Estadio Monumental
Referee: Maximiliano Ramírez (Argentina)
10 October 2025 Friendly Argentina  1–0  Venezuela Miami Gardens, United States
20:00 UTC−4
  • Lo Celso 31'
 Report Stadium: Hard Rock Stadium
Attendance: 20,000
Referee: Tori Penso (United States)
14 October 2025 Friendly Venezuela  Cancelled  Belize Bridgeview, United States
15:00 UTC−5 Report Stadium: SeatGeek Stadium
Note: The match was cancelled due to unrest from Operation Midway Blitz.
14 November 2025 Friendly Venezuela  1–0  Australia Houston, United States
20:30 UTC−6
  • Ramírez 38'
 Report Stadium: Shell Energy Stadium
Referee: Armando Villarreal (United States)
18 November 2025 Friendly Venezuela  0–2  Canada Fort Lauderdale, United States
20:30 UTC−5 Report
  • Koné 23'
  • P. David 83'
 Stadium: Chase Stadium
Attendance: 4,200
Referee: Rubiel Vazquez (United States)

2026

27 March 2026 2026 FIFA Series Venezuela  4–1  Trinidad and Tobago Tashkent, Uzbekistan
15:00 UTC+5
  • Alfonzo 60', 67'
  • Rondón 81', 85'
 Report
  • Moore 52'
 Stadium: Pakhtakor Stadium
Referee: Rustam Lutfullin (Uzbekistan)
30 March 2026 2026 FIFA Series Uzbekistan  0–0
(5–4 p)		  Venezuela Tashkent, Uzbekistan
19:00 UTC+5 Report Stadium: Milliy Stadium
Attendance: 29,225
Referee: Mederbek Taichiev (Kyrgyzstan)
Penalties
  • Iskanderov football with check mark
  • Temirov football with check mark
  • Ashurmatov football with check mark
  • Shukurov football with check mark
  • Mozgovoy football with check mark
  • football with check mark Rondón
  • football with check mark L. González
  • football with red X Sosa
  • football with check mark Quintero
  • football with check mark Segovia
6 June 2026 Friendly Venezuela  1–2  Turkey Fort Lauderdale, United States
19:00 UTC−4
  • Mendoza 13'
 Report
  • Yılmaz 44'
  • Akgün 54'
 Stadium: Inter Miami CF Stadium
Referee: Daniel Quintero (Mexico)
9 June 2026 Friendly Venezuela  2–0  Iraq Bridgeview, United States
20:00 UTC−5
  • Cásseres Jr. 17'
  • Ramírez 46'
 Report Stadium: SeatGeek Stadium
Referee: Filip Dujic (Canada)

Coaching staff

Position Name
Head coachVenezuela Oswaldo Vizcarrondo
Assistant coachBrazil Cleber Xavier
Assistant coachVenezuela Fernando Aristeguieta
Physical trainerUruguay Óscar Ortega
Goalkeeper coachColombia Mario Marín

Coaching history

Caretaker managers are listed in italics.
  • Italy Vittorio Godigna (1938)
  • Peru Sixto Soler (1944–1946)
  • Venezuela Álvaro Cartea (1947–1948)
  • Brazil Orlando Fantoni (1951, 1955–1959)
  • Argentina Miguel Ángel Gleria (1951)
  • Argentina Rafael Franco (1961–1967)
  • Argentina Gregorio Gómez (1967–1969)
  • Venezuela Rafael Gonzalez (1970-1972)
  • Venezuela José Julián Hernández (1972)
  • Greece Dan Georgiadis (1972–1977)
  • Venezuela Luis Mendoza (1981, 1989)
  • Uruguay Walter Roque (1981–1985)
  • Venezuela Rafael Santana (1985–1986, 1996)
  • Argentina Carlos Horacio Moreno (1989)
  • Uruguay Víctor Pignanelli (1990–1992)
  • Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Ratomir Dujković (1992–1995)
  • Colombia Eduardo Borrero (1997–1998)
  • Argentina José Omar Pastoriza (1998–2000)
  • Venezuela Richard Páez (2001–2007)
  • Venezuela César Farías (2007–2013)
  • Spain Manuel Plasencia (2014)
  • Venezuela Noel Sanvicente (2014–2016)
  • Venezuela Rafael Dudamel (2016–2020)
  • Portugal José Peseiro (2020–2021)
  • Venezuela Leonardo González (2021)
  • Argentina José Pékerman (2021–2023)
  • Argentina Fernando Batista (2023–2025)
  • Venezuela Fernando Aristeguieta (2025)
  • Venezuela Oswaldo Vizcarrondo (2025, 2026–)

Players

Current squad

The following players were called up to the squad for the friendly matches against Turkey and Iraq on 6 and 9 June 2026, respectively.[13]

  • Caps and goals are correct as of 9 June 2026, after the match against Iraq.
  • Friendlies not recognized by FIFA are not counted.
No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1 1GK José Contreras (1994-10-20) 20 October 1994 12 0 Ecuadorian Football Federation Barcelona
12 1GK Cristopher Varela (1999-11-27) 27 November 1999 1 0 Venezuelan Football Federation Deportivo La Guaira
22 1GK Joel Graterol (1997-02-13) 13 February 1997 14 0 Venezuelan Football Federation Puerto Cabello
32 1GK Javier Otero (2002-11-18) 18 November 2002 1 0 United States Soccer Federation Orlando City
2 2DF Nahuel Ferraresi (1998-11-19) 19 November 1998 45 1 Brazilian Football Confederation Botafogo
3 2DF Carlos Vivas (2002-04-04) 4 April 2002 4 0 Colombian Football Federation Inter Bogotá
4 2DF Jon Aramburu (2002-07-23) 23 July 2002 22 1 Royal Spanish Football Federation Real Sociedad
5 2DF Teo Quintero (1999-03-02) 2 March 1999 7 0 Royal Dutch Football Association Sparta Rotterdam
13 2DF Luis Balbo (2006-03-28) 28 March 2006 4 0 Italian Football Federation Fiorentina
14 2DF Diego Osío (1997-01-03) 3 January 1997 2 0 Venezuelan Football Federation Deportivo La Guaira
23 2DF Adrián Cova (2001-02-13) 13 February 2001 2 0 Bulgarian Football Union Lokomotiv Plovdiv
24 2DF Christian Makoun (2000-03-05) 5 March 2000 15 0 Bulgarian Football Union Levski Sofia
6 3MF Yangel Herrera (1998-01-07) 7 January 1998 45 3 Royal Spanish Football Federation Real Sociedad
8 3MF Cristian Cásseres (captain) (2000-01-20) 20 January 2000 48 1 French Football Federation Toulouse
10 3MF Telasco Segovia (2003-04-02) 2 April 2003 20 2 United States Soccer Federation Inter Miami
15 3MF Jorge Yriarte (2000-03-04) 4 March 2000 4 1 Polish Football Association Śląsk Wrocław
17 3MF Dani Pereira (2000-07-14) 14 July 2000 10 0 Canadian Soccer Association Montréal
26 3MF Marco Libra (2008-03-21) 21 March 2008 2 0 Italian Football Federation Bologna Primavera
3MF Wikelman Carmona (2003-02-24) 24 February 2003 2 0 Canadian Soccer Association Montréal
7 4FW Gleiker Mendoza (2001-12-08) 8 December 2001 9 1 Ukrainian Association of Football Shakhtar Donetsk
9 4FW Jesús Ramírez (1998-05-04) 4 May 1998 6 2 Portuguese Football Federation Nacional
11 4FW David Martínez (2006-02-07) 7 February 2006 7 0 United States Soccer Federation Los Angeles
18 4FW Kevin Kelsy (2004-07-27) 27 July 2004 6 0 United States Soccer Federation Portland Timbers
20 4FW Ender Echenique (2004-04-02) 2 April 2004 3 0 United States Soccer Federation Cincinnati
25 4FW Edson Tortolero (1998-02-05) 5 February 1998 3 0 Venezuelan Football Federation Carabobo

Recent call-ups

The following players have been called up for the team in the last 12 months.

Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club Latest call-up
GK Eduardo Bores (2002-10-28) 28 October 2002 0 0 Ecuador Independiente del Valle v.  Turkey, 6 June 2026 PRE
GK Frankarlos Benítez (2004-05-03) 3 May 2004 0 0 Venezuela Caracas v.  Turkey, 6 June 2026 WD
GK Wuilker Faríñez (1998-02-15) 15 February 1998 42 0 Colombia Inter Bogotá v.  Turkey, 6 June 2026 INJ
GK Jesús Camargo (1997-12-12) 12 December 1997 1 0 Venezuela Deportivo Táchira v.  Uzbekistan, 30 March 2026
GK Jorge Sánchez (2006-09-30) 30 September 2006 0 0 Venezuela Deportivo La Guaira Training module, 15–19 February 2026
GK Miguel Silva (2000-07-28) 28 July 2000 0 0 Colombia Fortaleza v.  Canada, 18 November 2025
GK Juan Rojas (2008-07-04) 4 July 2008 0 0 United States Orlando City B v.  Argentina, 10 October 2025
GK Rafael Romo (1990-02-25) 25 February 1990 36 0 Ecuador Universidad Católica v.  Colombia, 9 September 2025
GK Alain Baroja (1989-10-23) 23 October 1989 14 0 Bolivia Always Ready v.  Colombia, 9 September 2025
DF Franco Provenzano (2005-02-15) 15 February 2005 0 0 Venezuela Deportivo Táchira v.  Turkey, 6 June 2026 PRE
DF Yiandro Raap (2006-07-25) 25 July 2006 0 0 Finland Ilves v.  Turkey, 6 June 2026 PRE
DF Juan David Sánchez (2005-10-06) 6 October 2005 0 0 Venezuela Deportivo Táchira v.  Turkey, 6 June 2026 PRE
DF Andrusw Araujo (2003-06-05) 5 June 2003 1 0 Ukraine Kryvbas Kryvyi Rih v.  Turkey, 6 June 2026 WD
DF Thomas Gutiérrez (2000-05-01) 1 May 2000 1 0 Paraguay Nacional v.  Turkey, 6 June 2026 WD
DF Ángel Azuaje (2004-09-25) 25 September 2004 0 0 Mexico UNAM v.  Turkey, 6 June 2026 WD
DF Marcos Maitán (2008-04-18) 18 April 2008 0 0 Venezuela Monagas v.  Turkey, 6 June 2026 WD
DF Luis Ángel Peña (2002-03-07) 7 March 2002 0 0 Venezuela Deportivo La Guaira v.  Turkey, 6 June 2026 WD
DF Yordan Osorio (1994-05-10) 10 May 1994 36 0 Colombia Tolima v.  Turkey, 6 June 2026 INJ
DF Alessandro Milani (2005-06-14) 14 June 2005 3 0 Italy Avellino v.  Turkey, 6 June 2026 INJ
DF Delvin Alfonzo (2000-04-09) 9 April 2000 2 2 Venezuela Deportivo Táchira v.  Turkey, 6 June 2026 INJ
DF Luis Mago (1994-09-15) 15 September 1994 19 2 Venezuela Caracas Training module, 15–19 February 2026
DF Yohan Cumana (1996-03-08) 8 March 1996 9 0 Venezuela UCV Training module, 15–19 February 2026
DF Eduardo Fereira (2000-09-20) 20 September 2000 0 0 Venezuela Caracas Training module, 15–19 February 2026
DF Andrés Kinsler (2005-01-25) 25 January 2005 0 0 Venezuela Rayo Zuliano Training module, 15–19 February 2026
DF Luis Moreno (2004-06-28) 28 June 2004 0 0 Venezuela Portuguesa Training module, 15–19 February 2026
DF Kendrys Silva (1993-12-17) 17 December 1993 0 0 Venezuela UCV Training module, 15–19 February 2026
DF Isaí Valladares (2005-02-12) 12 February 2005 0 0 Venezuela Zamora Training module, 15–19 February 2026
DF Jonathan Bilbao (1999-07-29) 29 July 1999 0 0 Venezuela Carabobo Training module, 15–19 February 2026 WD
DF Franyer Oliveros (2004-10-14) 14 October 2004 0 0 Venezuela Carabobo Training module, 15–19 February 2026 WD
DF Ronald Hernández (1995-10-18) 18 October 1995 35 1 United States Atlanta United v.  Canada, 18 November 2025
DF Adrián Palacios (2004-06-07) 7 June 2004 0 0 Belgium Genk v.  Canada, 18 November 2025
DF Bianneider Tamayo (2005-01-13) 13 January 2005 0 0 Chile Universidad de Chile v.  Canada, 18 November 2025
DF Jesús Yendis (1998-03-18) 18 March 1998 0 0 Venezuela Caracas v.  Canada, 18 November 2025
DF Renné Rivas (2003-03-21) 21 March 2003 0 0 United Arab Emirates Kalba v.  Argentina, 10 October 2025
DF Yanniel Hernández (1997-07-10) 10 July 1997 0 0 Venezuela UCV v.  Argentina, 10 October 2025 WD
DF Miguel Pernía (2000-11-01) 1 November 2000 0 0 Colombia Fortaleza v.  Argentina, 10 October 2025 WD
DF Alexander González (1992-11-13) 13 November 1992 75 2 Venezuela Carabobo v.  Colombia, 9 September 2025
DF Wilker Ángel (1993-03-18) 18 March 1993 46 2 Unattached v.  Colombia, 9 September 2025
DF Jhon Chancellor (1992-01-02) 2 January 1992 37 3 Ecuador Universidad Católica v.  Colombia, 9 September 2025
DF Miguel Navarro (1999-01-26) 26 January 1999 23 0 United States Colorado Rapids v.  Colombia, 9 September 2025
DF Josua Mejías (1997-06-07) 7 June 1997 4 0 Hungary Debrecen v.  Colombia, 9 September 2025
MF Eduard Bello (1995-08-20) 20 August 1995 26 4 Colombia Atlético Nacional v.  Turkey, 6 June 2026 WD
MF Keiber Lamadrid (2003-11-18) 18 November 2003 2 0 England West Ham United v.  Turkey, 6 June 2026 WD
MF Carlos Sosa (1995-08-02) 2 August 1995 2 0 Venezuela Deportivo Táchira v.  Turkey, 6 June 2026 WD
MF Gustavo González (1996-02-20) 20 February 1996 1 0 Venezuela Puerto Cabello v.  Turkey, 6 June 2026 WD
MF José Correa (2006-03-25) 25 March 2006 0 0 Venezuela Deportivo La Guaira v.  Turkey, 6 June 2026 WD
MF Sebastián Mendoza (2005-10-29) 29 October 2005 0 0 Venezuela Carabobo v.  Turkey, 6 June 2026 WD
MF Juan Camilo Pérez (1998-12-22) 22 December 1998 0 0 Venezuela Carabobo v.  Turkey, 6 June 2026 WD
MF Matías Lacava (2002-10-24) 24 October 2002 3 0 Portugal Vizela v.  Turkey, 6 June 2026 INJ
MF Jesús Bueno (1999-04-15) 15 April 1999 1 0 United States Philadelphia Union v.  Turkey, 6 June 2026 INJ
MF Luis González (1990-12-22) 22 December 1990 11 0 Venezuela Deportivo Táchira v.  Uzbekistan, 30 March 2026
MF Carlos Faya (2002-01-18) 18 January 2002 2 0 Venezuela Deportivo La Guaira v.  Uzbekistan, 30 March 2026
MF Jefferson Savarino (1996-11-11) 11 November 1996 51 4 Brazil Fluminense v.  Trinidad and Tobago, 27 March 2026 WD
MF Henrry Díaz (2008-03-03) 3 March 2008 0 0 Venezuela Monagas Training module, 15–19 February 2026
MF Ángel Figueroa (2005-05-29) 29 May 2005 0 0 Venezuela Caracas Training module, 15–19 February 2026
MF Jhon Marchán (1998-09-02) 2 September 1998 0 0 Venezuela Puerto Cabello Training module, 15–19 February 2026
MF Daniel Saggiomo (1998-07-02) 2 July 1998 0 0 Venezuela Puerto Cabello Training module, 15–19 February 2026 INJ
MF José Chávez (1996-08-02) 2 August 1996 2 0 Venezuela Puerto Cabello v.  Canada, 18 November 2025
MF Jeferson Caraballo (2002-05-08) 8 May 2002 0 0 Venezuela Monagas v.  Canada, 18 November 2025
MF Juan Pablo Añor (1994-01-24) 24 January 1994 29 1 Greece Volos v.  Australia, 14 November 2025 WD
MF Kervin Andrade (2005-04-13) 13 April 2005 4 0 Israel Maccabi Tel Aviv v.  Argentina, 10 October 2025
MF Bryant Ortega (2003-02-28) 28 February 2003 1 0 United Arab Emirates Khor Fakkan v.  Argentina, 10 October 2025
MF Gustavo Caraballo (2008-08-29) 29 August 2008 0 0 United States Orlando City v.  Argentina, 10 October 2025
MF Tomás Rincón (Captain) (1988-01-13) 13 January 1988 143 1 Brazil Santos v.  Colombia, 9 September 2025
MF Yeferson Soteldo (1997-06-30) 30 June 1997 53 4 Brazil Fluminense v.  Colombia, 9 September 2025
MF Jhon Murillo (1995-11-21) 21 November 1995 48 4 Colombia América de Cali v.  Colombia, 9 September 2025
MF José Martínez (1994-09-07) 7 September 1994 41 0 Unattached v.  Colombia, 9 September 2025
MF Leonardo Flores (1995-08-05) 5 August 1995 2 0 Colombia Atlético Bucaramanga v.  Colombia, 9 September 2025
FW Eric Ramírez (1998-11-20) 20 November 1998 12 2 Venezuela Carabobo v.  Turkey, 6 June 2026 WD
FW Alejandro Marqués (2000-08-04) 4 August 2000 5 0 Portugal Estoril v.  Turkey, 6 June 2026 WD
FW Jovanny Bolívar (2001-12-16) 16 December 2001 2 0 Venezuela UCV v.  Turkey, 6 June 2026 WD
FW Bryan Castillo (2001-05-14) 14 May 2001 0 0 Ukraine Oleksandriya v.  Turkey, 6 June 2026 WD
FW Robinson Flores (1998-04-14) 14 April 1998 0 0 Venezuela Puerto Cabello v.  Turkey, 6 June 2026 WD
FW Yerwin Sulbarán (2008-03-03) 3 March 2008 0 0 Austria Red Bull Salzburg v.  Turkey, 6 June 2026 WD
FW Sergio Córdova (1997-08-09) 9 August 1997 19 0 United States St. Louis City v.  Turkey, 6 June 2026 INJ
FW Salomón Rondón (Captain) (1989-09-16) 16 September 1989 122 50 Mexico Pachuca v.  Uzbekistan, 30 March 2026
FW Daniel De Sousa (2004-02-13) 13 February 2004 0 0 Venezuela UCV Training module, 15–19 February 2026
FW Edwuin Pernía (1995-02-12) 12 February 1995 0 0 Venezuela Puerto Cabello Training module, 15–19 February 2026
FW Cristian Romero (2005-02-18) 18 February 2005 0 0 Venezuela Rayo Zuliano Training module, 15–19 February 2026
FW José Balza (1997-06-15) 15 June 1997 0 0 Venezuela Deportivo Táchira Training module, 15–19 February 2026 WD
FW Josef Martínez (1993-05-19) 19 May 1993 70 15 Mexico Tijuana v.  Colombia, 9 September 2025
  • INJ Withdrew due to injury
  • PRE Preliminary squad
  • SUS Suspended
  • WD Withdrew from the squad

Player records

As of 30 March 2026[14]
Players in bold are still active with Venezuela.

Most appearances

Midfielder Tomás Rincón is the most capped player with 143 appearances.
Rank Player Caps Goals Career
1Tomás Rincón14312008–2025
2Juan Arango129231999–2015
3Salomón Rondón122502008–present
4José Manuel Rey115101997–2011
5Roberto Rosales9612007–present
6Jorge Alberto Rojas8731999–2009
7Miguel Mea Vitali8411999–2012
8Oswaldo Vizcarrondo8072004–2016
9Gabriel Urdaneta7791996–2005
10Luis Vallenilla7601996–2007

Top goalscorers

Salomón Rondón is the nation's all-time top goalscorer.
Rank Player Goals Caps Ratio Career
1Salomón Rondón501220.412008–present
2Juan Arango231290.171999–2015
3Giancarlo Maldonado22650.342003–2011
4Josef Martínez15700.212011–present
5Ruberth Morán14630.221996–2007
6Miku11500.222006–2015
Darwin Machís11520.212011–present
8Daniel Arismendi10300.332006–2011
José Manuel Rey101150.091997–2011
10Gabriel Urdaneta9770.121996–2005

Competitive record

FIFA World Cup

FIFA World Cup record Qualification record
Year Round Position Pld W D L GF GA Pld W D L GF GA
Uruguay 1930 Not a FIFA member Not a FIFA member
Italy 1934
France 1938
Brazil 1950
Switzerland 1954 Did not enter Declined participation
Sweden 1958 Withdrew Withdrew
Chile 1962 Did not enter Declined participation
England 1966 Did not qualify 4 0 0 4 4 15
Mexico 1970 6 0 1 5 1 18
West Germany 1974 Withdrew Withdrew
Argentina 1978 Did not qualify 4 0 1 3 2 8
Spain 1982 4 1 0 3 1 9
Mexico 1986 6 0 1 5 5 15
Italy 1990 4 0 0 4 1 18
United States 1994 8 1 0 7 4 34
France 1998 16 0 3 13 8 41
South Korea Japan 2002 18 5 1 12 18 44
Germany 2006 18 5 3 10 20 28
South Africa 2010 18 6 4 8 23 29
Brazil 2014 16 5 5 6 14 20
Russia 2018 18 2 6 10 19 35
Qatar 2022 18 3 1 14 14 34
Canada Mexico United States 2026 18 4 6 8 18 28
Morocco Portugal Spain 2030 To be determined To be determined
Saudi Arabia 2034
Total 0/19 176 32 32 112 152 376

Copa América

  Champions    Runners-up    Third place    Fourth place  

South American Championship / Copa América record
Year Round Position Pld W D L GF GA Squad
Argentina 1916No national representative
Uruguay 1917
Brazil 1919
Chile 1920
Argentina 1921
Brazil 1922
Uruguay 1923
Uruguay 1924
Argentina 1925Not a CONMEBOL member
Chile 1926
Peru 1927
Argentina 1929
Peru 1935
Argentina 1937
Peru 1939
Chile 1941
Uruguay 1942
Chile 1945
Argentina 1946
Ecuador 1947
Brazil 1949
Peru 1953Did not participate
Chile 1955
Uruguay 1956
Peru 1957
Argentina 1959
Ecuador 1959
Bolivia 1963
Uruguay 1967Fifth place5th5104716 Squad
1975Group stage10th4004126 Squad
197910th4022112 Squad
198310th4013110 Squad
Argentina 198710th200218 Squad
Brazil 198910th4013411 Squad
Chile 199110th4004115 Squad
Ecuador 199311th3021611 Squad
Uruguay 199512th3003410 Squad
Bolivia 199712th300305 Squad
Paraguay 199912th3003113 Squad
Colombia 200112th300307 Squad
Peru 200411th301225 Squad
Venezuela 2007Quarter-finals6th412156 Squad
Argentina 2011Fourth place4th623178 Squad
Chile 2015Group stage9th310223 Squad
United States 2016Quarter-finals6th421145 Squad
Brazil 20197th412133 Squad
Brazil 2021Group stage9th402226 Squad
United States 2024Quarter-finals5th431072 Squad
TotalFourth place20/277411184559182—

Pan American Games

Pan American Games record
Year Round Position Pld W D L GF GA
Argentina 1951 Fourth place 4th 4 1 0 3 5 14
Mexico 1955 Fourth place 4th 6 1 2 3 9 20
United States 1959 Did not participate
Brazil 1963
Canada 1967
Colombia 1971
Mexico 1975
Puerto Rico 1979
Venezuela 1983 Group stage 7th 2 1 0 1 3 3
United States 1987 Did not qualify
Cuba 1991
Argentina 1995
Since 1999See Venezuela national under-23 football team
TotalFourth place3/12123271737

Honours

Regional

  • Bolivarian Games
    • 2nd place, silver medalist(s) Silver medal (5): 1947–48s, 1951, 1965, 1970, 1977
    • 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) Bronze medal (2): 1961, 1981

Friendly

  • FIFA Series
    • 2nd place, silver medalist(s) Runner-up (1): 2026 Uzbekistan[15]
Notes
  • s Shared titles.

See also

  • Venezuela national under-23 football team
  • Venezuela national under-20 football team
  • Venezuela national under-17 football team
  • Venezuela national futsal team

References

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  4. ↑ "Venezuela se quedó sin DT: renunció Richard Páez". Emol.com (in Spanish). 26 November 2007. Archived from the original on 24 January 2021. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
  5. ↑ "Match Centre". FIFA. Archived from the original on 31 July 2014. Retrieved 4 January 2017.
  6. ↑ "Korea Republic 3–1 Venezuela". Goal. 9 May 2014. Archived from the original on 10 October 2016. Retrieved 4 January 2017.
  7. ↑ "Jóvenes - Where Are Venezuela's Golden U20 Generation Now?". Football Paradise. 11 June 2019. Archived from the original on 27 September 2020. Retrieved 20 March 2020.
  8. ↑ "¿Por qué le dicen la Vinotinto a la Selección venezolana? | Goal.com". www.goal.com (in Spanish). 18 June 2021. Archived from the original on 16 March 2023. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
  9. ↑ Redacción Aguanten Che. "Vinotinto aurinegra". aguantenche.com.uy (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 23 January 2013. Retrieved 18 January 2013.
  10. 1 2 "La evolución de la camisa vinotinto desde 1938". Archived from the original on 23 September 2020. Retrieved 2 September 2019.
  11. ↑ La Vinotinto estrenará uniforme Archived 2 July 2017 at the Wayback Machine on La Patilla website
  12. ↑ Las marcas que han vestido a la Vinotinto Archived 20 August 2019 at the Wayback Machine on Meridiano.com
  13. ↑ @selevinotinto; (22 May 2026). "📋 Convocatoria - 𝗙𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗮 𝗙𝗜𝗙𝗔 Junio 2026" (in Spanish). Retrieved 22 May 2026 – via Instagram.
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  15. ↑ "New Zealand net four as quartet win shootouts". fifa.com. FIFA. 30 March 2026. Retrieved 6 April 2026.
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