Oswaldo Javier Sánchez Ibarra (Spanish: [osˈβaldo ˈsantʃes] ⓘ; born 21 September 1973) is a Mexican former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper and a sports analyst for TUDN.

Oswaldo Sánchez debuted as a substitute when the starting keeper was injured with Atlas at the age of 20 on October 30, 1993, against Veracruz where the teams tied the game at 1–1.

Sánchez's extraordinary goalkeeping skills and leadership helped Guadalajara reach the finals of the Clausura 2004 season, but Chivas ultimately lost to UNAM via penalty-shootout.

Sánchez was called up by Juan de Dios Castillo to participate at the 1993 FIFA World Youth Championship.

Coach Ricardo La Volpe called up Sánchez once again on April 2, 2006, to be the starting goalkeeper for Mexico in the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany.

Sánchez flew home to Guadalajara, but he returned to Germany in time for the team's first game against Iran, which they won by a score of 3–1.

Sanchez is known in some circles for his blatant cheap shot on the USMNT's Eddie Johnson after giving up the goal that sealed Mexico's loss.

Sánchez appeared on the front cover of the North American edition of the FIFA Football 2005 video game alongside Fernando Morientes and Andriy Shevchenko.