1974 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONMEBOL)

Listed below are the dates and results for the 1974 FIFA World Cup qualification rounds for the South American Zone (CONMEBOL). For an overview of the qualification rounds, see the article 1974 FIFA World Cup qualification.

1974 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONMEBOL)
Tournament details
Dates29 April – 21 September 1973
Teams9 (from 1 confederation)
Tournament statistics
Matches played16
Goals scored34 (2.13 per match)
Top scorer(s) Rubén Ayala (5 goals)
Qualification for championships (CONMEBOL)
FIFA World Cup

The 9 teams were divided into 3 groups of 3 teams each. 2.5 spots were open for competition, as Brazil qualified automatically as holders. The teams would play against each other on a home-and-away basis. The winners of Groups 1 and 2 would qualify, while the winner of Group 3 would advance to the UEFA / CONMEBOL Intercontinental Play-off.

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