Soccer fans in Venezuela They still fail to get out of frustration for the lost opportunity in these South American qualifiers: The Vinotinto 6-3 fell at home against Colombia and failed to access the Plaza del Repechaje to participate in the 2026 World Cup. That quota remained for Boliviawhich began the date a point below, but defeated Brazil 1-0 at El Alto and snatched the possibility.
FERNANDO BATISTAVenezuela’s coach, was in the eye of criticism for the dilapidated chance, which adds to a huge backpack: the selected never managed to participate in a World Cup. The Federation published on Wednesday a statement announced by the dismissal of the Argentine, 55.
“The decision responds to the fact that the sports results established as a objective in this cycle were not achieved. Although the effort and delivery shown are recognized, the Federation considers that a change of course is necessary to ensure that the Vinotinto continues to advance in its process of growth and consolidation, ”argued the entity, which must now look for a replacement.
The possibility of a resignation of Batist Néstor LorenzoDT of Colombia.
Finally, the former side appeared before the media, but did not accept questions. In return, he made a brief speech of 100 seconds. “It is a very hard, difficult time in the football plane. We tried, we were behind a dream, but it could not be. At the moment it is difficult to do a lot of analysis, in the coming days we will analyze more quiet, ”he said.
“We simply want to apologize to the Venezuelan peoplebecause we had the dream with these players to classify the repechage. It is a very difficult time, very hard personally, in football. I thank this group of players, we try until the last date. I am here for respect for you, who have always treated me well. I just wanted to say that, apologize, to make an exchange of questions and answers. Good night to all, ”he concluded.
The former right side, of extensive career as a trainer, closed his management in the team of Venezuela with 29 games, of which he won ten, tied nine and lost another ten.
The Federation’s full statement
The Venezuelan Football Federation (FVF) informs public opinion that, after concluding the qualifying process towards the FIFA 2026 World Cup, Fernando “Bocha” Batista has been ceased in its functions as a technical director of the absolute national team, together with its entire coaching staff.
The decision responds to the fact that the sports results established as a objective in this cycle were not reached. Although the effort and delivery shown are recognized, the Federation considers that a change of course is necessary to ensure that the Vinotinto continues to advance in its process of growth and consolidation.
Under the driving of Batista, the selection showed competitive character and moments of football evolution, but the final results were not up to the expectations of the country and the institution.
The FVF reaffirms its commitment to the development of Venezuelan football and from now on it works in the next steps to follow for the formation of a new coaching staff that allows with determination to determination the next World Cup.
