<P> The South American section of the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification will act as qualifiers for the 2018 FIFA World Cup , to be held in Russia , for national teams which are members of the South American Football Confederation ( CONMEBOL ) . A total of 4.5 slots ( 4 direct slots and 1 inter-confederation play - off slot ) in the final tournament are available for CONMEBOL teams . </P>
<P> The South American section of the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification will act as qualifiers for the 2018 FIFA World Cup , to be held in Russia , for national teams which are members of the South American Football Confederation ( CONMEBOL ) . A total of 4.5 slots ( 4 direct slots and 1 inter-confederation play - off slot ) in the final tournament are available for CONMEBOL teams . </P>
how many teams from south america go to world cup
how many teams from south america go to world cup
4 direct slots and 1 inter-confederation 4.5 slots
4 direct slots and 1 inter-confederation 4.5 slots