1966 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONMEBOL)

FIFA World Cup qualification (CONMEBOL)
Tournament details
Dates16 May 1965 - 29 August 1965
Teams9 (from 1 confederation)
Tournament statistics
Matches played18
Goals scored61 (3.39 per match)
Attendance659,802 (36,656 per match)
Top scorer(s)Uruguay Héctor Silva (5 Goals)
1962
1970

The 9 teams were divided into 3 groups of 3 teams each. The teams played against each other on a home-and-away basis. The group winners would qualify. Brazil did not participate, as they were granted a spot in the finals after winning the 1962 World Cup.