| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 6 July – 31 August 1969 |
| Teams | 10 (from 1 confederation) |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 24 |
| Goals scored | 65 (2.71 per match) |
| Top scorer(s) |  Tostão (10 goals) |
| Qualification for championships (CONMEBOL) |
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Listed below are the dates and results for the 1970 FIFA World Cup qualification rounds for the South American Zone (CONMEBOL). For an overview of the qualification rounds, see the article 1970 FIFA World Cup qualification.
The 10 teams were divided into 2 groups of 3 teams each and 1 group of 4 teams. 3 spots were open for competition. The teams would play against each other on a home-and-away basis.