1982 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONMEBOL)
Listed below are the dates and results for the 1982 FIFA World Cup qualification rounds for the South American zone . For an overview of the qualification rounds, see the article 1982 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. Argentina, the defending champions, qualified automatically, leaving 3 spots open for competition between 9 teams.
The 9 teams were divided into 3 groups of 3 teams each. The teams would play against each other on a home-and-away basis. The group winners would qualify.CONMEBOL Group 1
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Brazil qualified.CONMEBOL Group 2
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Peru qualified.CONMEBOL Group 3
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Chile qualified.Goalscorers
;5 goals
;3 goals
;2 goals
;1 goal