Listed below are the dates and results for the 1982 FIFA World Cup qualification rounds for the South American zone (CONMEBOL).

A total of 10 CONMEBOL teams entered the competition.

The South American zone was allocated 4 places (out of 24) in the final tournament.

Argentina, the defending champions, qualified automatically, leaving 3 spots open for competition between 9 teams.

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