Listed below are the dates and results for the 1974 FIFA World Cup qualification rounds for the South American Zone (CONMEBOL).

2.5 spots were open for competition, as Brazil qualified automatically as holders.

Chile and Peru finished level on points and goal difference, and a play-off on neutral ground was played to decide who would advance to the UEFA / CONMEBOL Intercontinental Play-off.

Chile advanced by walkover to the 1974 FIFA World Cup.

The following four teams from CONMEBOL qualified for the final tournament.