The winger Jon Aramburu, the midfielder Yangel Herrera and the striker José Salomón Rondón stand out on the list of those called up for the Venezuelan soccer team to face Brazil and Chile on matchdays 11 and 12 of the South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, in which Venezuela is obliged to win.
Venezuela coach, Argentine Fernando “Bocha” Batista, also included forwards Darwin Machís (Real Valladolid), Yeferson Soteldo (Gremio), as well as midfielder Eduard Bello (Barcelona SC).
Tomás Rincón, Rafael Romo, Alexander González and Jhon Murillo, as well as José Martínez are part of those called up.
Situation
La Vinotinto is in eighth place in the qualifying rounds with 11 points after two wins, five draws and three losses, which means that it is, for the moment, out of qualifying for the world cup.
Venezuela will host Brazil, fourth with 16 points, on November 14 at the Monumental Stadium in Maturín, and will visit Chile, bottom with five points, on November 19 in Santiago.
Called list:
Goalkeepers: Rafael Romo (Catholic University-ECU), Alain Baroja (Always Ready-BOL), Wuilker Fariñez (Caracas-VEN).
Defenders: Yordan Osorio (Parma-ITA), Nahuel Ferraresi (Sao Paulo-BRA), Rubén Ramírez (Cusco-PER), Christian Makoun (Levski Sofia-BUL), Carlos Viva (Deportivo Táchira), Jon Aramburu (Real Sociedad-ESP), Alexander González (Emelec-ECU), Miguel Navarro (Talleres-ARG), Renné Rivas (Al Taawoun-KSA).
Midfielders: José Martínz (Corinthians-BRA), Yangel Herrera (Girona-ESP), Cristian Cásseres (Toulouse-FRA), Tomás Rincón (Santos-BRA), Telasco Segovia (Casa Pía-POR), Bryant Ortega (Jeddah Club-KSA), Jefferson Savarino (Botafogo-BRA), Eduard Bello (Barcelona-ECU).
Fronts: Darwin Machís (Real Valladolid-ESP), Jhon Murillo (Atlas-MEX), Yeferson Soteldo (Gremio-BRA), Kervin Andrade (Fortaleza-BRA), José Salomón Rondón (Pachuca-MEX), Eric Ramírez (Tigre-ARG), Jhonder Cádiz (León-MEX).
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**Interview with Fernando “Bocha” Batista, Head Coach of the Venezuelan National Soccer Team**
**Interviewer:** Coach Batista, thank you for joining us today. As Venezuela prepares for crucial matches against Brazil and Chile in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, what are your thoughts on the team’s readiness?
**Fernando Batista:** Thank you for having me. The team has been working exceptionally hard in training, and we are focused on the task at hand. Both Brazil and Chile are formidable opponents, but we believe in our preparation and the talent we have in the squad.
**Interviewer:** You’ve called up some key players like Jon Aramburu, Yangel Herrera, and José Salomón Rondón. How do you see their roles in these upcoming matches?
**Fernando Batista:** Each of these players brings unique qualities to the team. Jon Aramburu, as a winger, will provide us with pace and creativity on the flanks. Yangel Herrera is crucial in midfield; his ability to control the tempo of the game will be vital. And José Salomón Rondón, as an experienced striker, will lead our attack and is someone who can convert chances into goals.
**Interviewer:** You’ve also included players like Darwin Machís and Yeferson Soteldo. What impact do you expect them to have on the matches?
**Fernando Batista:** Both Machís and Soteldo are dynamic forwards who can change the game. Their skill set will allow us to diversify our attacking options and provide different threats to the opposing defense. They also bring a lot of energy and determination, which we need going into these challenging matches.
**Interviewer:** Venezuela has historically struggled in World Cup qualifiers. How important are these upcoming games for the team’s morale and future?
**Fernando Batista:** These matches are incredibly important. Winning against Brazil and Chile would not only boost our points in the qualifiers but also greatly enhance team morale and confidence moving forward. We understand the challenges, but we are committed to making our mark in this qualification campaign.
**Interviewer:** Lastly, what message do you have for the fans as the team prepares for these crucial encounters?
**Fernando Batista:** Our fans are our heartbeat. I urge them to continue supporting us passionately. We are dedicated to making them proud, and with their support, we believe we can achieve great things together in these qualifiers.
**Interviewer:** Coach Batista, we appreciate your insights and wish you and the team the best of luck in the upcoming matches!
**Fernando Batista:** Thank you! We are ready and looking forward to the challenge ahead.
