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.
Venues Buenos Aires Avellaneda Estadio Monumental Estadio Gasómetro Estadio Independiente Capacity: 67,664 Capacity: 75,000 Capacity: 57,858
Squads
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 5500173+1410 5311137+67 52128805 5203119+24 5203811−34 5005423−190
Result
Goal scorers 7 Goals José M. Medina
5 goals
Ángel Labruna Norberto Méndez Zizinho
4 goals Juan Villalba
3 goals
Heleno Araya Atilio Cremaschi
2 goals
Adolfo Pedernera Juan C. Salvini Miguel Peredo Chico Jair
1 goal
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
Own goal Doroteo Coronel (for Bolivia)
External links
South American Championship 1946 at RSSSF