1986 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONMEBOL)


Listed below are the dates and results for the 1986 FIFA World Cup qualification rounds for the South American zone . For an overview of the qualification rounds, see the article 1986 FIFA World Cup qualification.
A total of 10 CONMEBOL teams entered the competition. The South American zone was allocated 4 places in the final tournament.
South America's qualifying berths were taken by Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil and Paraguay.

Tournament Structure

The 10 teams were divided into 3 groups. The teams played against each other on a home-and-away basis. The number of teams and spots for each group were as follows:
In the Play-offs, the 4 teams played a in knockout tournament, with matches on a home-and-away basis. The tournament winner would qualify.

Group 1

Group 2

Group 3

Play-offs

First round

First Leg

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Second Leg

Paraguay won 4–2 on aggregate and advanced to the Final Round.
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Chile won 5–2 on aggregate and advanced to the Final Round.

Final round

First Leg

Second Leg

Paraguay won 5–2 on aggregate and qualified for the World Cup.

Goalscorers

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;4 goals
;3 goals
;2 goals
;1 goal
;1 own goal
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