Fifa postpones south american world cup qualifiers over coronavirus

That's correct! On March 17, 2020, FIFA announced that it was postponing the South American World Cup qualifiers due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The matches were originally scheduled to take place between March 26 and 31, 2020.

The decision was made in consultation with the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) and the national associations of the 10 participating teams. The postponement was intended to help prevent the spread of the virus and protect the health and safety of players, officials, and fans.

The postponed matches were rescheduled for later dates, with the new dates announced in June 2020. The South American World Cup qualifiers resumed on October 9, 2020, with the matches being played behind closed doors due to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions.

The postponement of the South American World Cup qualifiers was part of a broader effort by FIFA and other international sports organizations to mitigate the impact of the pandemic on global sports.