The 9 teams were divided into 3 groups of 3 teams each. The teams played against each other on a home-and-away basis. The group winners would qualify. Brazil

Brazil national football team

The Brazil national football team represents Brazil in international men's football and is controlled by the Brazilian Football Confederation , the governing body for football in Brazil. They are a member of the International Federation of Association Football since 1923 and also a member of the...

 did not participate, as they were granted a safe spot in the finals after winning the 1962 World Cup

1962 FIFA World Cup

The 1962 FIFA World Cup, the seventh staging of the World Cup, was held in Chile from 30 May to 17 June. It was won by Brazil, who retained the championship by beating Czechoslovakia 3–1 in the final...

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Group 1

9

2

Rank	Team
1		8	4	4	0	0	11	2
2		4	4	2	0	2	8	6
3		0	4	0	0	4	4	15	−11

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Uruguay qualified.

Group 2

5

1

Rank	Team
1=		5	4	2	1	1	12	7
1=		5	4	2	1	1	6	5
3		2	4	1	0	3	4	10	−6

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Chile and Ecuador finished level on points, and a play-off on neutral ground was played to decide who would qualify.
Chile qualified.

Group 3

7

Rank	Team
1		7	4	3	1	0	9	2
2		3	4	1	1	2	3	5	−2
3		2	4	1	0	3	4	9	−5

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Argentina qualified.