All-time leading scorers in CONMEBOL qualifiers

The South American World Cup Qualifiers remain the most brutal and unpredictable challenge in world football, featuring powerhouses like Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay. This countdown highlights the top five all-time scorers who conquered the chaos — from Hernán Crespo’s elegance and Alexis Sánchez’s energy to Marcelo Moreno’s resilience, Luis Suárez’s fiery brilliance, and Lionel Messi’s unmatched dominance. With 36 goals, Messi stands alone at the top, proving that in the toughest qualifiers on Earth, legends are truly forged.