Campeonato Centroamericano


The Campeonato Centroamericano, also called the Campeonato Centroamericano y Caribe was an international club competition organized by CCCF and NAFC, the two predecessor confederations of CONCACAF, as its top regional football tournament. It was the first official international competition for clubs from North America, Central America and the Caribbean. The tournament was held in 1959 and 1961.

History

The first tournament was held in 1959 with 4 participating clubs. In the second edition, the tournament changed its name to Campeonato Centroamericano y Caribe, it was held in 1961 with 5 participating clubs. In 1961, CCCF and NAFC were dissolved after merging to found CONCACAF. The CONCACAF Champions Cup was created and started in 1962.

Qualification

1959

Central America

FAS
Alajuelense
Olimpia

North America

Guadalajara

1961

Central America

Águila
Alajuelense
Comunicaciones
Olimpia

Caribbean

Jong Holland

Results

Only 2 editions of the tournament were held.
EditionChampionsResultsRunners-up
1959|1949

Performances

RankNationBest resultBest club
1Honduras|1949