Leading the team missed the 2026 World Cup! Official: Venezuelan coach Batista was dismissed

September 11th News In the last round of the South American World Cup qualifiers yesterday, Venezuela lost to Colombia 3-6 at home, and finally ranked 8th and missed the playoffs.

The Venezuelan Football Association issued an announcement today, head coach Batista and all members of the coaching staff left.

Announcement:

As the 2026 World Cup qualifiers are over, Batista will no longer serve as the head coach of the national adult team from now on, and his entire coaching team will also leave. This decision is based on the consideration of the failure to achieve the established sports goals during the coaching cycle. Despite recognizing the efforts and dedication it has demonstrated, the Federation believes that directional adjustments must be made to ensure that Venezuela can continue to move forward on the road to growth and consolidation.

During his coaching at Batista, the team showed a sense of competition and progress in football development, but the final results failed to meet the expectations of the country and institutions. The Football Association reiterates its commitment to the development of football in Venezuela and will immediately start forming a new coaching team to firmly welcome the next World Cup cycle.