Football at the 1983 Pan American Games
For the ninth time in 1983 football tournament were carried out at Pan-American Games. It was held in the Venezuelan capital, Caracas, between 15 and 27 August 1983. Ten teams played against each other in a preliminary round. The best teams qualified for a final round.
Original cast
Originally had attended twelve teams. However, since Honduras and Suriname waived, the groups had to be reorganized. Original Organization:
- Group A: Venezuela, Chile, Suriname
- Group B: Brazil, United States, Bermuda
- Group C: Argentina, Guatemala, Honduras
- Group D: Uruguay, Mexico, Cuba