Venezuela at the CONMEBOL Copa América Femenina 2025™: players, matches, and everything about the national team
The Venezuelan national team is experiencing steady growth in women’s football and features several well-known players in this year’s tournament
- La Vinotinto has the potential to surprise in Ecuador.
- The team finished sixth in the 2022 edition.
Venezuela heads into the CONMEBOL Copa América Femenina 2025™ full of confidence and ambition. After showing clear progress in the last two tournaments, La Vinotinto is aiming for a historic campaign on Ecuadorian soil.
Led by stars like Deyna Castellanos and Gabriela García, and guided by head coach Ricardo Belli, the Venezuelan team is ready to excite fans at the continental competition.
Check out all the key details about Venezuela for this tournament:
Venezuela at the CONMEBOL Copa América Femenina™
Best result: Third place in 1991.
All-time stats: 29 matches played; 7 wins, 3 draws, 19 losses; 28 goals scored, 85 conceded.
Venezuela at the CONMEBOL Copa América Femenina 2025™
Key Players
- Deyna Castellanos (forward, Portland Thorns – USA, 26)
- Gaby García (midfielder, Atlético Madrid – Spain, 28)
- Verónica Herrera (defender, AEM LLeida – Spain, 25)
Coach
Brazilian coach Ricardo Belli took over the Venezuelan national team in February 2025, tasked with leading the side through the new CONMEBOL Copa América™ cycle and toward the Women’s World Cup qualifiers.
The 38-year-old has a strong track record developing young talent in Brazil and led Palmeiras to their first CONMEBOL Libertadores Femenina title in 2022. He most recently managed Mexican club Toluca.
Recent Matches
In preparation for the South American championship, Venezuela played four friendlies in 2025: two against Panama (1-0 and 1-1) in April, and two versus New Zealand (3-1 and 1-2) between May and June.
Venezuela’s Group B Matches
- Brazil vs Venezuela – July 13 at 7:00 p.m. – Estadio Gonzalo Pozo Ripalda
- Venezuela vs Colombia – July 16 at 7:00 p.m. – Estadio Gonzalo Pozo Ripalda
- Venezuela vs Bolivia – July 19 at 4:00 p.m. – Estadio Gonzalo Pozo Ripalda
- Paraguay vs Venezuela – July 25 at 7:00 p.m. – Estadio Gonzalo Pozo Ripalda
All times are local to Quito, Ecuador (UTC-5).
