Did Venezuela qualify for World Cup 2026?
No. Venezuela did not qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite their best CONMEBOL qualifying campaign in years. Venezuela showed genuine improvement and competitive football but finished outside the automatic qualification places and failed in the intercontinental playoff.
Key Venezuelan players to follow
- Yangel Herrera — tenacious midfielder at Girona; rising La Liga star.
- Jhon Murillo — tricky winger with flair and direct running.
- Christian Makoun — experienced defender with European pedigree.
- Eduard Bello — creative midfielder with speed.
- Salomón Rondón — veteran striker, experienced across European football.
South American teams at WC 2026
CONMEBOL sends 6 teams to WC 2026: Argentina (Group J, defending champions), Brazil (Group C, tournament favourites), Uruguay (Group H, two-time winners), Colombia (Group K, dark horses), Ecuador (Group E vs Germany), and Paraguay (Group D vs USA).
Fantasy & Predictor strategy
For South American flair at WC 2026, pick Lionel Messi or Lautaro Martínez (Argentina, Group J), Vinícius Júnior or Rodrygo (Brazil, Group C), or James Rodríguez or Luis Díaz (Colombia, Group K) on FootballDream's Fantasy XI.