1946 South American Championship
The nineteenth edition of the South American Championship was held in Buenos Aires, Argentina from January 12, 1946 to February 10, 1946. 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.
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