1946 South American Championship

The Campeonato Sudamericano 1946 was the 19th playout of the South American continental championship in football and was held from January 12 to February 10 for the sixth time in Argentina instead. Ecuador, Colombia and Peru participated in this year not take part in the Copa América.

The tournament was as usual ( FFA ) played in the league system. Case of a tie for first place, a playoff was provided. Venues were Buenos Aires with the Estadio Monumental in the Belgrano district, and the Estadio Gasómetro in Boedo district of Avellaneda and the Estadio Libertadores de América. Three exceptions each found two games as part of double events for the home ground instead of in a day.

South American champions in football was the eighth time in Argentina.

Match Results

Table

Top scorers

Pictures of 1946 South American Championship

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