Back Panamerikanische Fußballmeisterschaft 1956 German Campeonato Panamericano de Fútbol 1956 Spanish Campionato Panamericano 1956 Italian Pan-Amerikaans kampioenschap voetbal 1956 Dutch Mistrzostwa Panamerykańskie 1956 Polish Campeonato Pan-Americano de Futebol de 1956 Portuguese Панамериканский чемпионат по футболу 1956 Russian Panamerikanska mästerskapet i fotboll 1956 Swedish
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country | Mexico |
| Venue(s) | Estadio Olímpico Universitario |
| Dates | 26 February – 18 March |
| Teams | 6 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  Brazil (2nd title) |
| Runner-up |  Argentina |
| Third place |  Costa Rica |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 15 |
| Goals scored | 49 (3.27 per match) |
| Top goal scorer(s) | Omar Sívori (5 goals) |
The 1956 Panamerican Championship was the second edition of the Panamerican Championship, an international 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.[1]
The competition was contested by six teams, and was played in a round-robin format. All the matches were held at Estadio Olímpico Universitario.[1][2] Brazil won their second consecutive title.
- ^ a b II. Panamerican Championship 1956 by Erik Lugo and Eduardo Mendoza on the RSSSF
- ^ Seleção Brasileira Todos os Jogos (blogsite, archived 22 Jun 2017)
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