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\n South America<\/strong> is known to be the home of some of the finest football players in history – Pele, Maradona, Ronaldo, Messi, Varela, Roberto Carlos, Ronaldinho, Francescoli, Romario and so many more! Here we will be outlining the most important information and news from the CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers<\/strong><\/a> for the 2022 World Cup to be held in Qatar.<\/p>\n\n

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\n 1<\/span>\n Best Betting Sites for CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers Betting<\/a>\n <\/li>\n
\n 2<\/span>\n How Conmebol World Cup Qualifying Works<\/a>\n <\/li>\n
\n 3<\/span>\n Conmebol Qualifiers Table<\/a>\n <\/li>\n
\n 4<\/span>\n Reviewing the CONMEBOL Qualifiers So Far<\/a>\n <\/li>\n
\n 5<\/span>\n Upcoming World Cup Qualifying Matches<\/a>\n <\/li>\n
\n 6<\/span>\n Upcoming World Cup Qualifying Matches \u2013 Predictions<\/a>\n <\/li>\n
\n 7<\/span>\n Team Previews<\/a>\n <\/li>\n
\n 8<\/span>\n Teams Qualifying From Previous FIFA World Cups<\/a>\n <\/li>\n
\n 9<\/span>\n Records in CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifying Matches<\/a>\n <\/li>\n
\n 10<\/span>\n Previous CONMEBOL FIFA World Cup Winners<\/a>\n <\/li>\n
\n 11<\/span>\n Copa America Winners vs EURO Cup Winners<\/a>\n <\/li>\n
\n 12<\/span>\n ThePuntersPage Final Say<\/a>\n <\/li>\n
\n 13<\/span>\n CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifying FAQs<\/a>\n <\/li>\n <\/ol>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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How Conmebol World Cup Qualifying Works<\/h2>\n \n\n
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The CONMEBOL<\/strong> is the footballing association for the South American continent<\/strong> and has 10 member associations. These are Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n
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Each country\u2019s national team<\/strong> will compete in a round-robin qualifying league<\/strong> with home and away matches. This ensures each team will play 18 matches,<\/strong> with fixtures pre-set depending on the team position in a draw, which takes place before any matches are played.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n
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After all matches are played, the countries in the top 4 places will qualify for the FIFA World Cup group stage<\/strong>. The country placing 5th<\/strong> will advance to an intercontinental playoff,<\/strong> where they will face a team from the AFC (Asia), CONCACAF (North America) or OFC (Oceania), depending on the playoff draw. The playoff will consist of a home and away match with the winner, decided via the aggregate score, making it through to the FIFA World Cup<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
Conmebol Qualifiers Table<\/h2>\n \n\n
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#1<\/td> Brazil<\/td> 15<\/td> 12-3-0<\/td> +19<\/td> 28<\/td><\/tr>
#2<\/td> Argentina<\/td> 15<\/td> 10-5-0<\/td> +12<\/td> 22<\/td><\/tr>
#3<\/td> Ecuador<\/td> 16<\/td> 7-4-5<\/td> +7<\/td> 16<\/td><\/tr>
#4<\/td> Uruguay<\/td> 16<\/td> 6-4-6<\/td> 0<\/td> 16<\/td><\/tr>
#5<\/td> Peru<\/td> 16<\/td> 6-3-7<\/td> 0<\/td> 15<\/td><\/tr>
#6<\/td> Chile<\/td> 16<\/td> 5-4-7<\/td> -4<\/td> 12<\/td><\/tr>
#7<\/td> Colombia<\/td> 16<\/td> 3-8-5<\/td> -8<\/td> 11<\/td><\/tr>
#8<\/td> Bolivia<\/td> 16<\/td> 4-3-9<\/td> -3<\/td> 10<\/td><\/tr>
#9<\/td> Paraguay<\/td> 16<\/td> 2-7-7<\/td> -12<\/td> 9<\/td><\/tr>
#10<\/td> Venezuela<\/td> 16<\/td> 3-1-12<\/td> -11<\/td> 7<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n
Reviewing the CONMEBOL Qualifiers So Far<\/h2>\n \n\n
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To the surprise of absolutely no one, CONMEBOL giants Brazil and Argentina have already secured qualification for Qatar 2022. Brazil will be aiming to win their sixth World Cup crown before manager Tite leaves his post, while Copa America holders Argentina have one last shot at gifting Lionel Messi the ultimate prize in football, one that he richly deserves. This is perhaps the most balanced and cohesive La Albiceleste outfit of the 21st century, and they should certainly be considered as one of the favourites to go all the way later this year. Both sides have gone unbeaten in qualifying through 15 games.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n
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Regarding the remaining two automatic qualification spots, five sides are in contention: Ecuador, Uruguay, Peru, Chile and Colombia.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n
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Ecuador <\/strong>are in a brilliant position to qualify automatically, despite only mustering a pair of draws in their two most recent outings. That being said, one was a valuable point against group leaders Brazil. Since falling to a surprise 2-1 defeat in Venezuela last October, Ecuador have enjoyed a five-game unbeaten run, leaving them in third spot with 25 points from 16 games. Their victory over Chile last November was massive to their qualification bid, with the Chileans flagging down in sixth.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n
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Alexis Sanchez\u2019s Chile <\/strong>just about have a shot of automatic qualification, but they\u2019ll likely be vying for fifth place and an intercontinental play-off spot. A 3-2 victory over Bolivia during the last international break breathed fresh life into their campaign ahead of two difficult bouts against Brazil and Uruguay. The latter currently sit in the final automatic qualification spot, having racked up 22 points. Their recent wins over Paraguay and Venezuela has handed them the advantage over Peru, Chile and Colombia.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n
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It\u2019s been a miserable qualifying campaign for 2014 World Cup quarter-finalists Colombia. They\u2019ve won just three of their 16 matches thus far, yet they remarkably still have a shot of qualification heading into the final two matchdays. Colombia have two favourable matches to conclude and they could end their 18 games with 23 points, which might be enough. However, they\u2019ll need several results to go their way.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n
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At the very bottom of the table, Bolivia, Paraguay and Venezuela have been eliminated from contention. None of these sides have been abysmal, however, with bottom of the pile Venezuela winning three games on their way to a ten-point haul. Bolivia stunned Uruguay last November, winning 3-0, while Paraguay held Argentina to a stalemate last October. Overall, the CONMEBOL qualifiers have been competitive throughout.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
\n In view of this, be sure to check out our top recommended football betting sites<\/strong><\/a> to prepare for the upcoming World Cup Qualifying matches to be played.<\/p>\n\n
Upcoming World Cup Qualifying Matches<\/h2>\n \n\n
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Upcoming World Cup Qualifying Matches \u2013 Predictions<\/strong><\/h2>\n \n\n
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Chile and Colombia<\/strong> have left themselves with all to do on the final two matchdays if they\u2019re to secure passage into this year\u2019s World Cup. While Colombia should be expected to pick off both Bolivia and Venezuela in their final two games, that likely won\u2019t be enough. Thus, we expect the recent 2014 quarter-finalists to miss out with Bolivia, Paraguay, and Venezuela.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n
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Ecuador should get the point they need away in Paraguay<\/strong> on Matchday 17 to see them qualify automatically. Uruguay and <\/strong>Peru, meanwhile, face off in a huge clash that\u2019ll go a long way to determining the final standings of the CONMEBOL qualification table. In that one-off encounter, we'd back the home side, Uruguay, to get the job done. Their tenacious midfield combined with the veteran quality they possess up top should see them home on the big night.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n
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However, Peru should bounce back at home to Paraguay<\/strong> on Matchday 18 to qualify for the intercontinental playoff in fifth, behind Uruguay in fourth and Ecuador in third.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n
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At the top, Brazil and Argentina will face off<\/strong> once more following the controversial postponement of their first scheduled fixture in qualifying. Any wise punter knows that\u2019ll end in a stalemate, leaving Brazil as the likely group winners with Lionel Scaloni\u2019s side finishing in second.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Brazil<\/td> #2<\/td><\/tr>
Argentina<\/td> #4<\/td><\/tr>
Uruguay<\/td> #16<\/td><\/tr>
Colombia<\/td> #19<\/td><\/tr>
Peru<\/td> #22<\/td><\/tr>
Chile<\/td> #26<\/td><\/tr>
Ecuador<\/td> #44<\/td><\/tr>
Paraguay<\/td> #50<\/td><\/tr>
Venezuela<\/td> #58<\/td><\/tr>
Bolivia<\/td> #76<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Neymar Jr<\/p>\n <\/div>\n
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Lionel Messi<\/p>\n <\/div>\n
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Marcelo Moreno<\/p>\n <\/div>\n
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Giovani Lo Celso<\/p>\n <\/div>\n
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Juan Cuadrado<\/p>\n <\/div>\n
\n The experienced Colombian,<\/strong> known for his crossing skills and samba silk, has been supporting his national team with consistent levels of performance<\/strong> up and down the right flank. His work rate is nothing short of exceptional as he continues to threaten opposition defence with dribbles,<\/strong> which will get him into good spots from which he can cross the ball in for a shot on goal. He has been a valuable veteran member of Juventus over the past couple of years, where he is impressed in both defence and midfield.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n
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\n Despite not getting as many starts for Inter as he wishes, Alexis Sanchez is always ready whenever Chile needs him. He has played 13 games in qualifying thus far, scoring five times and adding three assists which leads the Chilean ranks. The positional fluidity<\/strong> he offers when it comes to playing as a wide attacker in a 4-3-3, a striker in a 4-4-2 or an attacking midfielder in a 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-1-2 is something that coach Rivera likes. His influence on the team is important, and he has also been designated captain more than once. When Arturo Vidal, Gary Medel and Alexis are on the pitch at the same time, the fighting spirit of this team reaches peaks, and there is just no limit to the relentlessness of Chile then.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n
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Federico Valverde<\/p>\n <\/div>\n
\n Playing in the middle of the field, he is known for his incredible work rate and is responsible for a great number of tackles and interceptions,<\/strong> which normally result in changes in possession in the favour of Uruguay. To back up this claim, Valverde currently holds the medal for the most interceptions<\/strong> (28). His compatriot, Rodrigo Bentancur, leads the way for tackles won (25) and the pair combine to make up a dogged Uruguayan midfield. Bentancur is another to keep an eye on. After struggling as the regista<\/em> of Andrea Pirlo last season, Bentancur has enjoyed a bright start to life at Tottenham under the studious eye of Antonio Conte.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n
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\n Brazil is the only team in the CONMEBOL to have always qualified for the FIFA World Cup. On the other hand, Venezuela is the only team to have never qualified for the FIFA World Cup yet. Unfortunately for the Venezuelans, it seems like they will not be in the 2022 one either. The below table shows the number of times each national team has managed to qualify for the FIFA World Cup group stages.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
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Brazil<\/td> 21<\/td><\/tr>
Argentina<\/td> 17<\/td><\/tr>
Uruguay<\/td> 13<\/td><\/tr>
Chile<\/td> 9<\/td><\/tr>
Paraguay<\/td> 8<\/td><\/tr>
Colombia<\/td> 6<\/td><\/tr>
Peru<\/td> 5<\/td><\/tr>
Ecuador<\/td> 3<\/td><\/tr>
Bolivia<\/td> 3<\/td><\/tr>
Venezuela<\/td> 0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Bolivia last qualified for the FIFA World Cup in 1994, and before that was in 1950.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n
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Ecuador qualified for their first ever FIFA World Cup in 2002.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n
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10 goals<\/strong> \u2013 Marcelo Moreno (BOL)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n
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7 goals<\/strong> \u2013 Neymar Jr (BRA), Luis Suarez (URU), Lautaro Martinez (ARG)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n
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\n Most goals in a CONMEBOL FIFA World Cup Qualifier<\/strong> – 5 by Ivan Zamorano (CHI) vs Venezuela in April, 1997*<\/p><\/div><\/li>
\n Biggest win in a CONMEBOL FIFA World Cup Qualifier<\/strong> – Brazil 8 – 0 Bolivia in July, 1977*<\/p><\/div><\/li>
\n Highest-scoring CONMEBOL FIFA World Cup Qualifier<\/strong> – Chile 7 – 2 Colombia in August, 1965*<\/p><\/div><\/li>
\n Country with the most victories in CONMEBOL FIFA World Cup Qualification<\/strong> – Argentina with 84 wins*<\/p><\/div><\/li>
\n Country with the most defeats in CONMEBOL FIFA World Cup Qualification<\/strong> – Venezuela with 102 defeats*<\/p><\/div><\/li>
\n Country with the most goals in CONMEBOL FIFA World Cup Qualification<\/strong> – Brazil with 272 goals*<\/p><\/div><\/li>
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Lionel Messi (ARG)<\/strong><\/td> 27<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
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Hernan Crespo (ARG)<\/td> 19<\/td><\/tr>
Marcelo Salas (CHI)<\/td> 18<\/td><\/tr>
Edinson Cavani (URU)<\/strong>, Ivan Zamorano (CHI)<\/td> 17<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Previous CONMEBOL FIFA World Cup Winners<\/h2>\n \n\n
\n So far, the FIFA World Cup has always been won by a UEFA or CONMEBOL country. If we bring out our football history books, we can see that there have been 3 different CONMEBOL countries<\/strong> who have managed to win the World Cup. The FIFA World Cup has been held 21 times, with the 2022 World Cup in Qatar set to be the 22nd one.<\/p>\n\n
\n 12 of the previous editions were won by countries forming part of the European Association (UEFA), while the remaining 9 were won by CONMEBOL countries. The national teams which managed the prestigious feat are:<\/p>\n\n
\n Brazil<\/strong> – 5 times – 2002, 1994, 1970, 1962, 1958<\/p><\/div><\/li>
\n Argentina<\/strong> – 2 times – 1986, 1978<\/p><\/div><\/li>
\n Uruguay<\/strong> – 2 times – 1950, 1930<\/p><\/div><\/li><\/ol>\n\n
Copa America Winners vs EURO Cup Winners<\/h2>\n \n\n
\n In September 2021, the CONMEBOL and UEFA agreed to organise a series of matches between the winners of the European Championship<\/a><\/strong> (organised by UEFA) and the Copa America<\/strong> (organised by CONMEBOL).<\/p>\n\n
\n The first match is to take place some time in June 2022 between Italy (the winners of EURO 2020) and Argentina (the winners of Copa America 2021). The exact date in June and venue are still to be confirmed. The match will essentially be a friendly, yet something football fans from all over the world will surely be eager to see, especially since the 2022 World Cup will be just a few months away.<\/p>\n\n
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\n Despite not being an important one from a competitive point of view, this match is very important politically speaking, since it outlines a working relationship between UEFA and CONMEBOL. FIFA was recently considering organising a World Cup every two years, but UEFA and CONMEBOL have both openly opposed the idea. The agreement for this very match is an important message from the two powerful associations in itself.<\/p>\n\n
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\n Football is the most followed sport in South America, with the passion which local fans have for the beautiful game unparalleled. This motivates the players who, in turn, give everything they\u2019ve got on the pitch during hard-fought matches<\/strong>. The atmosphere during any of these matches is normally electrifying. All the best online betting sites UK<\/a> and punters alike simply love these kinds of games, so expect loads of betting offers <\/strong>and boosted odds<\/strong><\/a>, especially towards the end of the qualification process.<\/p>\n\n
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