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Montero: I've never experienced anything like this

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:24:00 GMT

Ecuador winger Jefferson Montero chats to FIFA.com about his team's historic high in the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking and his dreams of reaching Brazil 2014.

Ecuador hit four, Chile bounce back

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 03:16:00 GMT

It was honours even between Argentina and Bolivia in La Paz, while wins elsewhere for Ecuador, Chile and Venezuela boosted this trio's hopes of making it to Brazil 2014. FIFA.com reflects on the South American action.

Argentina held by struggling Bolivia, trio win

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 22:46:00 GMT

Group leaders Argentina needed to come from a goal down to earn a share of the spoils against second-from-bottom Bolivia in La Paz, while Ecuador, Venezuela and Chile all secured important wins later in the evening.

Trips for top two, Chile host Uruguay

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT

Chile host Uruguay in what looks set to be a crucial game in the hunt for an automatic South American FIFA World Cup™ qualification place, while leaders Argentina visit Bolivia and Colombia travel to Venezuela.

Messi wary of Bolivia

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 14:34:00 GMT

Lionel Messi has been speaking about the tricky trip to face Bolivia in La Paz, while other players and coaches in the South American Zone have been assessing their chances.

Argentina and Colombia pull clear

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 05:16:00 GMT

There were emphatic wins for Argentina and Colombia on Matchday 11 of the South American qualifying competition for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil. Separated by four points, the duo are now clear at the top of the table.

Minda: Our team has matured gradually

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 07:31:00 GMT

Chivas USA midfielder Oswaldo Minda chats to FIFA.com about how the stability of having Reinaldo Rueda at the helm of Ecuador is helping to achieve greater consistency.

Argentina lead but all still to play for

Fri, 28 Dec 2012 11:46:00 GMT

Aside from La Albiceleste, who have a firm grip on top spot, the South American qualifying section for the FIFA World Cup™ 2014 in Brazil has been a rollercoaster ride throughout 2012.

Argentina clear as Bolivia, Paraguay win

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 03:48:00 GMT

In the latest South American Zone qualifiers for Brazil 2014, Argentina cemented their position at the top and lowly Bolivia and Paraguay both won to stay in contention.

Uruguay stumble again as Bolivia, Venezuela rise

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 01:51:00 GMT

2010 FIFA World Cup™ semi-finalists Uruguay's fell to fifth in Brazil 2014 qualifying with a heavy 4-1 defeat in Bolivia, while Venezuela moved into the fourth and final automatic qualifying spot with a 1-1 home draw against Ecuador.

Argentina, Ecuador eye further progress

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 09:16:00 GMT

FIFA.com looks ahead to South American FIFA World Cup™ qualifying, where Argentina will be looking to build on their impressive run, while Ecuador will hope to take advantage of Colombia's absence.

Caicedo, Falcao & Messi star as leaders pull clear

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 04:12:00 GMT

Argentina, Colombia and Ecuador broke clear at the top of the South American qualifying thanks to respective doubles from Lionel Messi, Radamel Falcao and Felipe Caicedo.

Messi and Falcao on song in South America

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 03:47:00 GMT

Lionel Messi and Radamel Falcao both scored twice as Argentina and Colombia remained on path for Brazil 2014 qualification after wins over Uruguay and Paraguay respectively.

Crucial showdowns loom in South America

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 17:30:00 GMT

FIFA.com looks ahead to the ninth round of fixtures in South American qualifying for Brazil 2014, with the latest River Plate derby between Argentina and Uruguay the pick of the ties.

Rueda: Our opponents have little margin for error

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 14:24:00 GMT

Ecuador coach Reinaldo Rueda speaks to FIFA.com about taking full advantage of playing at home in Brazil 2014 qualifying and his hopes of reaching the ultimate showpiece.

Colombia, Venezuela surprise winners

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 05:33:00 GMT

Colombia and Venezuela claimed bragging rights and three precious points in South American qualifying for the 2014 FIFA World Cup™, with wins over Chile and Paraguay respectively.

Leading pack bunches up

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 05:26:00 GMT

Three points now separate the top six in South America after a matchday on which there were no home winners. FIFA.com has the details as the race for places at Brazil 2014 got even tighter.

Argentina face leadership challenge

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 13:17:00 GMT

FIFA.com previews Tuesday’s qualifiers in South America, where new leaders Argentina take on Peru, and Chile return to action intent on recovering the number one spot.

Colombia thrash Uruguay, Ecuador edge Bolivia

Sat, 08 Sep 2012 05:10:00 GMT

Teofilo Gutierrez scored twice as Colombia beat Uruguay 4-0, while Ecuador saw off Bolivia and Peru fought back to overcome Venezuela.

Argentina lead the way

Sat, 08 Sep 2012 05:05:00 GMT

FIFA.com recaps Friday’s four Brazil 2014 qualifiers in South America, which all went the way of the home sides, with Argentina taking over at the top of the group.

Test for Uruguay, debuts for coaches

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 17:02:00 GMT

Matchday 7 in the CONMEBOL qualifying competition for Brazil 2014 features a testing trip for Uruguay and debuts for Bolivia and Paraguay’s new coaches. FIFA.com has the details.

Uruguay, Ecuador on the up

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 04:15:00 GMT

Uruguay moved up to second in Brazil 2014 qualifying with a 4-2 win over bottom side Peru, while Ecuador lifted themselves to fourth on the back of a 1-0 victory over Venezuela.

Changes at the top see Chile lead

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 00:39:00 GMT

FIFA.com reviews a weekend that saw Chile register a second successive away win to lead the South American standings, while a thriller in Montevideo sees Uruguay follow closely behind in the race for Brazil 2014.

Ecuador committed to the Colombian way

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 14:13:00 GMT

Reinaldo Rueda speaks to FIFA.com about sending his Ecuador side out to face his own country and their Brazil 2014 qualification chances.

Trio bidding to topple Argentina

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 10:03:00 GMT

With leaders Argentina not in action, Chile, Venezuela and Uruguay can all knock La Albiceleste off the top of the South American Zone standings in Brazil 2014 qualifying.

Argentina dominant, Uruguay held

Sun, 03 Jun 2012 02:11:00 GMT

Matchday 5 of the South American qualifiers for Brazil 2014 proved to be a good one for Argentina, who moved to the top of the table thanks to their win and Venezuela’s draw with Uruguay.

Top four meet as Pekerman steps out

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 13:32:00 GMT

Matchday 5 of the South American qualifiers for Brazil 2014 features matches between the leading quartet in the table and Jose Pekerman’s competitive debut as Colombia coach.

South American qualifying in numbers

Thu, 31 May 2012 12:10:00 GMT

Minutes, years, goals and games… they’re all involved as FIFA.com takes a statistical look at South American qualifying for Brazil 2014.

Sabella names foreign-based squad for Ecuador

Sat, 19 May 2012 10:13:00 GMT

Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella has named an 18-man squad of foreign-based players for his team's FIFA World Cup qualifier against Ecuador and friendly with Brazil.

Ayovi: Ecuador need to qualify

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 11:46:00 GMT

Ecuador forward Jaimen Ayovi speaks to FIFA.com about his change in position and his hopes of emulating past heroes by scoring at the FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

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.

Villar: Qualifying is not enough

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 09:41:00 GMT

Recently recovered from injury, Paraguay captain and keeper Justo Villar speaks to FIFA.com about La Albirroja’s quest for a first qualifying win on the road to Brazil 2014 and the country's rising expectations.

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.

Godin: Everyone will want to beat Uruguay

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 16:43:00 GMT

Uruguay defender Diego Godin has described them as the team everyone will want to beat as the Copa America winners begin their 2014 FIFA World Cup™ qualification against Bolivia.

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.

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.

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.

All over for Ecuador

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 02:30:00 GMT

Ecuador's South Africa 2010 hopes were finally ended as Chile celebrated qualification to the finals with a narrow win in front of their home fans.

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.