La Federación Venezolana de Fútbol (the Venezuelan Football Federation) today announced the Venezuela Men’s National Team roster for two (2) 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches in October, with Austin FC midfielder Dani Pereira named in the squad.
Pereira will join Venezuela for matches at home vs. reigning World Cup champions Argentina in Caracas on Thursday, October 10 and away vs. Paraguay in Asunción on Tuesday, October 15. With eight (8) matches played so far in CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying, Venezuela is in sixth place with 10 points. The top six (6) finishers will qualify directly for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Pereira, 24, made his debut for the Venezuelan Senior Men’s National Team on June 15, 2023, coming on as a substitute in the team’s 1-0 win over Honduras. He has made five (5) total appearances for Venezuela, most recently starting against Bolivia on September 5, 2024.
He was a member of the Venezuela squad for Copa América 2024, in which la Vinotinto won their group and reached the quarterfinals.
Since Austin FC selected Pereira with the first overall pick of the 2021 MLS SuperDraft, he has made 114 appearances for the Club across the MLS regular season and playoffs, recording two (2) goals and 16 assists.
