1982 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONMEBOL)

Listed below are the dates and results for the 1982 FIFA World Cup qualification rounds for the South American zone (CONMEBOL). For an overview of the qualification rounds, see the article 1982 FIFA World Cup qualification.

1982 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONMEBOL)
Tournament details
Dates8 February 1981 – 13 September 1981
Teams9 (from 1 confederation)
Tournament statistics
Matches played18
Goals scored42 (2.33 per match)
Top scorer(s) Zico
(5 goals)
Qualification for championships (CONMEBOL)
FIFA World Cup

A total of 10 CONMEBOL teams entered the competition. The South American zone was allocated 4 places (out of 24) in the final tournament. Argentina, the defending champions, qualified automatically, leaving 3 spots open for competition between 9 teams.

The 9 teams were divided into 3 groups of 3 teams each. The teams would play against each other on a home-and-away basis. The group winners would qualify.

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