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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.

Palermo Show keeps on running

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 10:34:00 GMT

The 35-year-old's vital late winner against Peru appears to have finally banished the stigma of those three missed penalties back in 1999.

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.

Argentina barely stay in fight

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 01:50:00 GMT

Argentina edged Peru 2-1 to sustain their hopes of qualifying for South Africa 2010, ahead of their upcoming match on Wednesday against Uruguay.

Maradona: I am not quitting

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:35:00 GMT

Despite reports earlier this week, Diego Maradona has insisted he will not quit as Argentina coach after their qualifying campaign reaches its conclusion.

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.

Maradona ponders Argentina future

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 10:48:00 GMT

Diego Maradona has revealed he could resign as Argentina coach next week, even if his under-fire side guarantee qualification for South Africa 2010.

Zabaleta injury blow for Argentina

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 03:45:00 GMT

Defender Pablo Zabaleta has suffered a hamstring injury playing for Manchester City and will miss Argentina's crucial upcoming South Africa 2010 qualifiers.

Milito out for Argentina

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:16:00 GMT

Form striker Diego Milito will miss Argentina's key South Africa 2010 qualifiers after suffering an injury playing for Inter Milan on the weekend.

Veron: Anything could happen

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:35:00 GMT

Juan Sebastien Veron claims under-fire team manager Diego Maradona is struggling to put together an efficient team of 11 players.

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.

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.

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.

Del Solar admits Peruvian frustrations

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 17:52:00 GMT

After another defeat left them bottom of the standings, Jose del Solar has conceded Peru are all but out of the running for a place at South Africa 2010.

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.

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.

Maicon out with leg injury

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 04:42:00 GMT

Brazil and Inter Milan defender Maicon will miss today's FIFA World Cup against Peru with injury and is set to be absent from club duty for several weeks.

Kaka to the rescue for Brazil?

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 15:23:00 GMT

Dunga has declared Kaka fit to face Peru in Porto Alegre, and the Brazil attacking midfielder has revealed his desire to serve his national team.

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.

Felipe following Dunga's lead

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:32:00 GMT

Following an impressive debut against Italy, Felipe Melo is out to help Brazil reach South Africa 2010 and cement his place in Dunga's starting line-up.

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.

Solano: I'm an optimist

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 13:53:00 GMT

Peru icon Nolberto Solano speaks exclusively to FIFA.com about facing Chile and Brazil, and his hopes of leading his country to South Africa.

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?

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.

Paraguay move out of sight

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:06:00 GMT

A home draw for Brazil and a loss for Argentina in Chile saw Paraguay move six points clear in the South American FIFA World Cup qualifying group.

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.

Mood change in Peru

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 16:00:00 GMT

Criticised by the press and public prior to this month, Peru have finally shown what they are capable of to keep their qualification dreams alive.

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.