Tournament details | |
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Dates | 29 April – 21 September 1973 |
Teams | 9 (from 1 confederation) |
Tournament statistics | |
Matches played | 16 |
Goals scored | 34 (2.13 per match) |
Top scorer(s) | ![]() |
Qualification for championships (CONMEBOL) |
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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.
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.