1956 Panamerican Championship

The 1956 Panamerican Championship was the second edition of the Panamerican Championship, an association football tournament featuring national teams from North, Central and South America. It was held in Mexico City, between February 26 and March 18, in 1956.

1956 Panamerican Championship
Tournament details
CountryMexico
Venue(s)Estadio Olímpico Universitario
Dates26 February – 18 March
Teams6
Final positions
Champions Brazil (2nd title)
Runner-up Argentina
Third place Costa Rica
Tournament statistics
Matches played15
Goals scored49 (3.27 per match)
Top goal scorer(s) Omar Sívori
(5 goals)

The competition, contested by six teams, was played in a round-robin format, and won by Brazil, achieving their second consecutive title. All the matches were played at Estadio Olímpico Universitario.

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