The South American section of the 1962 FIFA World Cup qualification saw 7 teams competing 3 berths in the finals.

Among the 7 teams, Paraguay were drawn to play in the CONMEBOL / CCCF / NAFC Intercontinental Play-off.

The teams played against each other on a home-and-away basis with the group winners would qualifying for the final tournament.

Brazil did not participate, as they qualified automatically after winning the 1958 World Cup while Chile qualified automatically as hosts.

Venezuela did not enter the tournament.