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Venezuela Names Oswaldo Vizcarrondo Head Coach for Long-Term Rebuild

The federation casts the move as a long-term project centered on youth development with international expertise.

Overview

  • The FVF formally appointed the 41-year-old former defender after missing the 2026 World Cup and parting with Fernando Batista.
  • FVF president Jorge Giménez described the plan as a long-horizon project, with La República reporting an eight-year roadmap through the 2030 and 2034 cycles.
  • Brazil’s Cléber Xavier was named assistant coach, bringing experience from Tite’s staff at the 2018 and 2022 World Cups and a 2025 stint at Santos.
  • Additional staff include Colombian goalkeeper coach Mario Martín and Uruguayan fitness coach Óscar Ortega, according to the federation’s announcement.
  • Vizcarrondo previously led the U17 and U20 teams and served as interim for a 1-0 friendly loss to Argentina in Miami, with his official debut reported for March–April friendlies against Uzbekistan, Gabon and Trinidad and Tobago.