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.
The participating countries were Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru withdrew from the tournament.
Final round
Each team played against each of the other teams. Two points were awarded for a win, one point for a draw and zero points for a defeat.| Team | ||||||||
| 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 3 | +14 | 10 | |
| 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 7 | +6 | 7 | |
| 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 5 | |
| 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 9 | +2 | 4 | |
| 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 11 | −3 | 4 | |
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 23 | −19 | 0 |
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Goal scorers
7 Goals5 goals
4 goals
3 goals
2 goals
- Adolfo Pedernera
- Juan C. Salvini
- Miguel Peredo
- Chico
- Jair
- Vicente De la Mata
- Félix Loustau
- Rinaldo Martino
- Zenón González
- Norival
- Juan Alcántara
- Santiago Salfate
- Delfín Benítez Cáceres
- Alejandrino Genés
- Albino Rodríguez
- Porfirio Rolón
- José García
- José A. Vázquez
- Juan P. Riephoff
- Raúl Schiaffino
- Doroteo Coronel