The South American section of the 1958 FIFA World Cup qualification saw 8 teams competing 3 berths in the finals.
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Dates | April 13, 1957 - July 28, 1957 |
| Teams | 8[1] (from 1 confederation) |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 14 |
| Goals scored | 39 (2.79 per match) |
| Attendance | 529,460 (37,819 per match) |
| Top scorer(s) |  Omar Oreste Corbatta Norberto Menéndez Máximo Alcócer Juan Bautista Agüero Florencio Amarilla (5 goals) |
← 1954 1962 → | |
| Qualification for championships (CONMEBOL) |
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- ^ Venezuela withdrew without playing any matches