**Venezuela** has never qualified for a senior men’s or **Women’s World Cup**, but after some magic on June 9, the women’s team is one step away.
The **Vinotinto** qualified for the inter-confederation playoffs after drawing **Uruguay** 1-1 in the final matchday of the **CONMEBOL Women’s Nations League** thanks to an equalizing goal from captain **Deyna Castellanos**.
On this episode of Full Time, host **Jillian Sakovits** is joined by Castellanos to talk about her journey to the **Portland Thorns** from **Florida State**, the girls’ soccer tournament hosted by her foundation and getting one step closer to World Cup glory.
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HOST: Jillian Sakovits
GUESTS: Deyna Castellanos
This podcast was produced by The Athletic.
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Referenced on the show:
Which countries have qualified for the 2027 Women’s World Cup?
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Deyna CastellanosGuest
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