Tournament details | |
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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 |
Fourth place | Peru |
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.