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Delights and disappointments

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMT

Asian and Caribbean upsets, tight battles in South America and a first-ever win for American Samoa were among the latest qualifying tales as the race for Brazil 2014 heated up.

A start to remember

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:55:00 GMT

With 2011 coming to a close, FIFA.com takes a look back at the opening rounds of the South American qualifiers for Brazil 2014, in which coaching casualties, upsets and sumptuous goals all featured.

Venezuela, Argentina move top

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 04:34:00 GMT

A lone goal from Oswaldo Vizcarrondo lifted Venezuela equal top in Brazil 2014 qualifying alongside Uruguay, and also Argentina who defeated Colombia earlier in the evening.

Tight at the top as Messi fires Argentina

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 03:45:00 GMT

One point separates the top five teams in the South American Zone, with Argentina lying second after Lionel Messi helped them conjure up a win in Colombia.

Chile, Ecuador look to bounce back

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:06:00 GMT

Jose Rojas has said he will be looking for victory over Paraguay tomorrow as Chile look to bounce back from defeat to Uruguay, while Ecuador hope to do similar against Peru.

Suarez shines as Uruguay rout Chile

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 03:34:00 GMT

Uruguay striker Luis Suarez turned in a stunning virtuoso performance by scoring all four goals as Uruguay overwhelmed Chile 4-0, while Argentina could only draw with Bolivia and Paraguay beat Ecuador.

Uruguay cut loose, Argentina frustrated

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 02:53:00 GMT

South American qualifying leaders Uruguay thrashed Chile to shrug aside any 11/11/11 ill omens, though it was a lean day for Argentina, Colombia and Ecuador.

Hosts favoured in reunion round

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 10:10:00 GMT

Argentina-Bolivia, Paraguay-Ecuador and Uruguay-Chile may have ended all square at this year’s Copa America, but the home sides will be confident of victory given their impressive records in the fixture.

Chile bans quintet ahead of qualifiers

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 18:47:00 GMT

Chile coach Claudio Borghi has suspended Gonzalo Jara, Jean Beausejour, Arturo Vidal, Carlos Carmona, and Jorge Valdivia after they arrived late for training.

Uruguay hit front as Argentina crash

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 04:56:00 GMT

A draw in Asuncion took Uruguay clear at the top of the table, while Venezuela and Colombia earned respective historic wins over Argentina and Bolivia, and Chile bounced back.

Colombia, Chile kick-start campaigns

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 03:53:00 GMT

Colombia scored an important 2-1 win in Bolivia, Chile bounced back to form against Peru, while Uruguay collected a hard-won point in Paraguay on the second day of 2014 FIFA World Cup™ qualifying in South America.

A derby and a debut in South America

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 17:10:00 GMT

The start of Colombia’s campaign and the clash between Chile and Peru in the Pacific derby are the main talking points ahead of Matchday 2 in the South American qualifiers for Brazil 2014.

Home sides dominate in South America

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 04:51:00 GMT

Uruguay and Argentina shrugged off the rain to start their Brazil 2014 qualifying campaign with big home wins, while Ecuador and Peru also saw off their guests.

South America ready for the big kick-off

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 13:21:00 GMT

FIFA.com looks ahead to Matchday 1 in the South American qualifiers for Brazil 2014, widely expected to be the most open preliminary competition to date.

The South American qualifiers explained

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 19:09:00 GMT

The CONMEBOL qualifying competition for Brazil 2014 gets underway on Friday, and FIFA.com explains the format of the star-studded, nine-team tournament.

South American qualifiers in numbers

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 17:12:00 GMT

With the start of the South American qualifiers for Brazil 2014 just days away, FIFA.com whets your appetite with a series of fascinating stats from previous competitions.

Brazil absence throws CONMEBOL race open

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 21:51:00 GMT

With just nine teams in the running for four direct berths for Brazil 2014 and one intercontinental play-off spot, there is all to play for in the South American Zone.

A tournament of firsts

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 03:13:00 GMT

South Africa 2010 was bursting with unprecedented events in a whole range of areas, from team results to player landmarks. FIFA.com now takes you through a full list of firsts.

South Africa 2010: 32 teams, 32 stories

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 10:13:00 GMT

Join FIFA.com as we take a look back at all of the 32 sides that contributed to the football extravaganza that was South Africa 2010.

The adidas Golden Ball: a look back

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 10:05:00 GMT

The adidas Golden Ball is just days away from being announced. FIFA.com takes a trip down memory lane to recall previous winners of the accolade.

Supersubs on song in South Africa

Mon, 05 Jul 2010 09:41:00 GMT

FIFA.com looks at the group of players who have risen from the bench to make significant - and often match-winning - impacts at South Africa 2010.

All the right moves

Sun, 04 Jul 2010 12:34:00 GMT

FIFA.com's Move of the Day section showcases all the best examples of top-class individual technique exhibited by the biggest names in FIFA World Cups™ present and past.

Castrol Index: The ratings explained

Sat, 03 Jul 2010 11:41:00 GMT

The Castrol Index has produced some interesting scores at the FIFA World Cup™. FIFA.com rounds up some typical questions from users - together with the experts' answers.

Fans unite under Madiba's gaze

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 13:07:00 GMT

Nelson Mandela Square has become the focal point for Johannesburg's FIFA World Cup celebrations. FIFA.com ventured out to sample the atmosphere.

Bergomi: It's all about teamwork

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 11:16:00 GMT

Legendary Italy defender Giuseppe Bergomi tells FIFA.com his thoughts on South Africa 2010 while also looking back on his formidable career.

Chile youngsters look to 2014

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 16:06:00 GMT

Despite crashing out of the tournament to a clinical Brazil side, Chile won plenty of admirers at South Africa 2010 and are hopeful that their young side will go on to challenge in four years' time.

Chile lacked punch, admits Bielsa

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 23:17:00 GMT

Chile coach Marcelo Bielsa said that his team's 3-0 loss to Brazil in the Round of 16 demonstrated the gap in quality between the two sides.

Dunga: We're getting better

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 22:41:00 GMT

After Brazil's 3-0 quarter-final victory over Chile on Monday, coach Dunga said that his team has been growing in confidence throughout the tournament.

Robinho rubs it in, Oranje on a roll

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 22:08:00 GMT

FIFA.com's latest statistical review reflects on a familiarly depressing outcome for Chile against Brazil, and pays tribute to a Netherlands side on a record run of form.

Dutch, Brazil book meeting in style

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 21:45:00 GMT

The Netherlands impressed in a 2-1 win over Slovakia to set up a quarter-final with Brazil, whose best display of the tournament resulted in a 3-0 defeat of Chile.

Brazil inflict more misery on Chile

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 21:32:00 GMT

Brazil knocked Chile out of the FIFA World Cup™ for the third time as Juan, Luis Fabiano and Robinho scored to set up a quarter-final showdown with the Netherlands.

Dunga predicts championship match

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 08:16:00 GMT

Brazil coach Dunga is expecting a real "championship match" when his side tussle with Chile in their South American derby at the FIFA World Cup tonight.

Slovakia and Chile eye upsets

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

All the pressure will be on the Netherlands and Brazil when they take on Slovakia and Chile, teams who have already achieved a measure of success in reaching the last 16.

Brazil have history on their side

Sun, 27 Jun 2010 22:58:00 GMT

Chile will have to reverse the tide of history if they are to beat Brazil on Monday, having won just seven and lost 46 of their 65 previous encounters.

Bielsa hopes to change history

Sun, 27 Jun 2010 21:49:00 GMT

Chile coach Marcelo Bielsa knows that his team will have history working against them whem they meet Brazil in the Round of 16 on Monday.

Dunga: Past results count for nothing

Sun, 27 Jun 2010 19:48:00 GMT

Brazil defeated Chile twice in qualifying for South Africa 2010 but Brazilian coach Dunga said that this is a different Chile team and the old stats don't count for anything.

Robinho all fired up for Chile

Sun, 27 Jun 2010 18:18:00 GMT

If Robinho could have picked a team for Brazil to meet in the round of last 16 at the 2010 FIFA World Cup it would surely have been Chile, the side he has scored against six times before.

Brazil-Chile preview

Sun, 27 Jun 2010 11:14:00 GMT

The all-South American Round of 16 game will pit Brazil against a Chile side who will be out to rewrite the record books at Ellis Park on Monday night.

Chile out to topple Brazil

Sun, 27 Jun 2010 11:13:00 GMT

Chile will be out to derail Brazil's drive towards a sixth FIFA World Cup title on Monday when the South American teams meet in their Round of 16 showdown.

Lahm on the rise but Chile still rule

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 10:58:00 GMT

Germany captain Philipp Lahm rocketed up to to third but Chile duo Gary Medel and Waldo Ponce held on to top spot in a Castrol Index dominated by defenders.

Julio Cesar looks to the future

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 09:14:00 GMT

Brazil goalkeeper Julio Cesar believes his team is ready for the next chapter of the 2010 FIFA World Cup after taking a point from their game against Portugal.

Red the colour in Group H

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 01:42:00 GMT

Group H had looked a straightforward proposition for European champions Spain but La Roja had to work hard to progress from a section where Chile caught the eye.

Del Bosque optimistic going forward

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 23:38:00 GMT

Vicente Del Bosque feels that with wins against Honduras and Chile his Spain side have righted the ship after their surprising opening-match defeat against Switzerland.

Picture complete as Iberians advance

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 22:32:00 GMT

Spain and Portugal marched on to a last-16 showdown while Chile made it a South American clean sweep by also progressing on the final day of group stage action.

Century reached as Europeans slump

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 21:44:00 GMT

FIFA.com's final statistical review of the group stage features an unlikely scoreline, a milestone goal and reveals a gloomy outlook for the tournament's European contingent.

Spain edge Chile, both go through

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 21:25:00 GMT

Goals from David Villa and Andres Iniesta earned Spain a 2-1 win over ten-man Chile and a last-16 meeting with Portugal, while the losers also made it through despite defeat.

Santa Cruz talks up South American chances

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 16:06:00 GMT

Paraguay striker Roque Santa Cruz believes the rest of the world have even more to fear from South American sides now they have introduced a work ethic and resilience to their game.

Group H goes down to the wire

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 09:00:00 GMT

European champions Spain have work to do to book their place in the Round of 16 when the curtain falls on Groups G and H with three places still up for grabs.

Del Bosque wary to Chile threat

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 08:09:00 GMT

Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque was keen to stress the threat Chile pose to his side`s hopes of reaching the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup.

No change of tactics for Chile

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 21:12:00 GMT

Chile only need a draw from their final match against Spain but coach Marcelo Bielsa insists that playing for a draw is "more complicated" than trying to win.

Spain feel the pressure

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 20:55:00 GMT

Spain coach Vicente del Bosque lamented Spain's failure to take more points from their first two matches and playmaker Xavi asserted: "We have to win."