1946 South American Championship

The nineteenth edition of the South American Championship in football was held in Buenos Aires, Argentina from 12 January to 10 February. This tournament, an extra edition with no trophy handed to the winners, is considered official by CONMEBOL.

1946 South American Championship
Tournament details
Host countryArgentina
Dates12 January – 10 February
Teams6 (from 1 confederation)
Venue(s)3 (in 2 host cities)
Final positions
Champions Argentina (8th title)
Runners-up Brazil
Third place Paraguay
Fourth place Uruguay
Tournament statistics
Matches played15
Goals scored61 (4.07 per match)
Top scorer(s) José María Medina
(7 goals)

The participating countries were Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru withdrew from the tournament.

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