South American World Cup qualifiers to start in March 2020


RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - South America's World Cup qualifiers will begin in March 2020, later than envisaged due to the date of Qatar 2022 tournament, the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) said on Thursday. 

Eight games will take place over four double-header dates in March, September, October and November 2020, and the remaining 10 matches will be played in 2021.

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