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CONMEBOL coaches have their say

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 08:02:00 GMT

FIFA.com brings you the results of a survey of South American national team coaches made following the South Africa 2010 qualifying phase.

Coaches pick South America's best

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 08:02:00 GMT

South America’s national coaches have given their views on the leading performers in the continental qualifying competition for the FIFA World Cup.

The preliminaries in numbers

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:24:00 GMT

With the South Africa 2010 field now completed, FIFA.com looks at the stories behind the numbers from a record-breaking qualifying phase.

And Uruguay makes five

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:24:00 GMT

South American qualifying for South Africa ended with Uruguay and Chile making their returns to the top alongside Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina.

Argentina advance, Ecuador exit

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 04:48:00 GMT

Argentina avenged their defeat in the inaugural FIFA World Cup Final 79 years ago to qualify for South Africa and leave Uruguay facing a play-off.

Peru edge Bolivia

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:13:00 GMT

Johan Fano scored and was then sent off as Peru ended a disappointing FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign on a high, beating Bolivia 1-0 in Lima.

Sparks set to fly in Montevideo

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:52:00 GMT

Uruguay and Argentina clash for the final direct ticket, while Ecuador dream of leapfrogging both in Santiago. FIFA.com looks ahead to all the action.

Brazil unbeaten run ends in Bolivia

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 05:13:00 GMT

Brazil's 19-match unbeaten run came to an end as Bolivia proved too strong at home but A Seleção still cling to first in the South American standings.

Madness reigns in South America

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 03:54:00 GMT

Argentina and Uruguay hit dramatic late winners as Chile qualified in style. Ecuador's hopes were hit while Venezuela and Colombia's dream ended.

South American qualifiers preview

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 10:10:00 GMT

Chile and Ecuador could secure qualification this weekend, although another four teams remain in the hunt for the continent's remaining 2.5 places.

Diego in focus for South American climax

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 08:57:00 GMT

South American qualifying for South Africa 2010 reaches the penultimate round this weekend with Argentina coach Diego Maradona in the spotlight.

Dunga names large squad

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 08:07:00 GMT

Brazil coach Dunga has named a 24-man squad ahead of the final two games in the South America zone in order to give players experience.

Sextet scrap for two tickets

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 11:33:00 GMT

Two South American teams have reached South Africa 2010, while six are in contention for the two remaining places. FIFA.com takes a closer look.

Argentinian woe as Paraguay qualify

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 06:10:00 GMT

Paraguay qualified for a fourth straight world finals thanks to a win that severely dented Argentina's hopes on an eventful night in South America.

Paraguay qualify, Argentina slide

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 05:14:00 GMT

Paraguay beat Argentina to seal qualification and drop their opponents down to fifth, while Ecuador, Uruguay and Venezuela all improved their hopes.

Ecuador pile pressure on Argentina

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:55:00 GMT

Argentina had further pressure heaped on them prior to their crucial match with Paraguay when Ecuador moved above them by defeating Bolivia.

Chile and Paraguay within reach

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 21:35:00 GMT

La Roja and La Albirroja could both seal South Africa 2010 berths in the South American Zone, while Argentina will be desperate to bounce back.

Defiant Argentina staying calm

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 08:58:00 GMT

All eyes will be on Argentina as qualifying in the South American Zone resumes tomorrow, with Diego Maradona insisting that he is"composed".

Who will join Brazil?

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 12:35:00 GMT

Brazil have booked a place at South Africa 2010. FIFA.com wants to know which South American teams you think will join them at the world finals.

Sweet celebration for Brazil

Sun, 06 Sep 2009 04:46:00 GMT

Brazil won 3-1 over rivals Argentina to become the first South American side to reach South Africa 2010, while Paraguay look poised to join them.

Brilliant Brazil reach South Africa

Sun, 06 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Brazil have qualified for South Africa after inflicting a rare home defeat on Argentina to maintain their record of appearing in every FIFA World Cup.

Huge derby headlines huge day

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 14:44:00 GMT

Argentina-Brazil may be the biggest attraction on Matchday 15, but much will rest on the outcome of the Chile-Venezuela and Colombia-Ecuador duels.

Four-star Chile beat Bolivia

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 06:08:00 GMT

Alexis Sanchez delivered two late goals as Chile moved closer to securing a berth at the 2010 FIFA World Cup finals with a 4-0 defeat of Bolivia.

Brazil and Chile nearly there

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 05:17:00 GMT

Respective wins over Paraguay and Bolivia took Brazil and Chile to the brink of South Africa 2010, while Argentina suffered another away loss.

Leaders clash in Recife

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 11:28:00 GMT

First will meet second in South America when Brazil play host to Paraguay, while Argentina's trip to Ecuador promises another mouth-watering duel.

Chile out to maintain form

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 05:51:00 GMT

In-form Chile can move top in South American FIFA World Cup qualifying provided they win against Bolivia and other results go their way.

Chile, Venezuela claim vital wins

Sun, 07 Jun 2009 04:15:00 GMT

Chile and Venezuela have secured important hard-fought wins on the road in the latest round of South Africa 2010 qualifiers in South America.

Away joy for South American trio

Sun, 07 Jun 2009 02:34:00 GMT

Chile, Argentina and new leaders Brazil all moved a step closer to South Africa on a weekend when home comforts proved to be in short supply.

Decisive duels in South America

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 11:20:00 GMT

With just six matchdays remaining in the South American Zone race for places at South Africa 2010, this weekend's fixtures could prove decisive.

South American numbers game

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 14:24:00 GMT

Ahead of Matchday 13 in South American qualifying for South Africa 2010, FIFA.com delivers some facts and figures relevant to the five games.

Bielsa recalls Chile stars

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 06:28:00 GMT

Chile coach Marcelo Bielsa has named a full-strength squad for next week's crucial FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Paraguay and Bolivia.

Vargas gets Bolivia call

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 07:02:00 GMT

Defender Christian Vargas has been added to the Bolivia squad for their upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Venezuela.

Botero: We still have a chance

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 12:43:00 GMT

FIFA.com hears from Bolivia's Joaquin Botero, whose hat-trick against Argentina took him to the top of the South American Zone scoring charts.

Maradona: We have to forget loss

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 03:03:00 GMT

Argentina coach Diego Maradona says his team need to forget their thrashing at the hands of Bolivia and focus on their next match.

Argentina crash, Brazil relieved

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 12:33:00 GMT

South American qualifying for the FIFA World Cup remains hotly contested with Brazil back in form but Argentina suffering a stunning loss in Bolivia.

Surprises all over the world

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 11:04:00 GMT

Shockwaves were felt all around Planet Football this week as some of the true powers of the world game fell to unexpected qualifying defeats.

Race hots up in South America

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 01:47:00 GMT

Uruguay's visit to Chile is arguably the standout match in a round of South American fixtures that could prove decisive in determining who qualifies.

Argentina impress, Brazil stall

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 02:49:00 GMT

Argentina, Chile and Uruguay were the big winners on Matchday 11, while Bolivia and Peru dropped out of contention and Brazil slipped to fourth.

South America high on emotion

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 08:35:00 GMT

Diego Maradona's competitive coaching debut, the Peru-Chile Pacific derby and leaders Paraguay's trip to Montevideo lie in store on Matchday 11.

Argentina thrive on Maradona factor

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 05:10:00 GMT

Diego Maradona's FIFA World Cup coaching debut is set to take much of the spotlight in an intriguing round of South American qualifying action.

Quintet eye comebacks

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 09:07:00 GMT

Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, Bolivia and Peru are currently out of the qualification places for South Africa 2010, but can they stage comebacks?

La Verde turn the corner

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 10:29:00 GMT

With the legendary Erwin Sanchez at the helm, Bolivia are quietly confident of returning to the FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1994.

Time to take stock

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 12:28:00 GMT

FIFA.com looks back on the incidents in South America so far and checks the form of the runners and riders in the race for a place in South Africa.

Battle for places hots up

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 05:38:00 GMT

While Paraguay race ahead in South America, the rest of the field is bunched close, as the race for one of the four automatic spots intensifies.

Heading into the home straight

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 11:46:00 GMT

The second half of the South American preliminary competition for South Africa 2010 gets underway this week with another five enticing games.

Big two ride again

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 01:10:00 GMT

Argentina and Brazil both recorded important victories, but Paraguay continue to lead the way with the qualification campaign at its halfway point.

High stakes at halfway stage

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:58:00 GMT

Just three points separate second with sixth in the South American standings, meaning there is much to play for as the campaign hits its halfway point.

Paraguay break clear

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 06:45:00 GMT

Paraguay and Chile were the only winners on Matchday 8 in South America as Brazil failed to impress and Argentina's winless run continued.

Peru leave it late

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:02:00 GMT

Argentina looked to have secured a precious away win in Peru, but they reckoned without Johan Fano's injury-time strike for the hosts.

When top and bottom collide

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 09:47:00 GMT

The top five in South America standings take on the bottom five, with Chile-Colombia and Uruguay-Ecuador the tastiest clashes on the menu.

Brazil go second as top two draw

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:54:00 GMT

Brazil won in Chile to climb to second in the standings, while leaders Paraguay drew with runners-up Argentina and Peru finally won.