 Brazilian poster advertising the championship | |
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | Argentina |
| Dates | 2–17 July |
| Teams | 4 (from 1 confederation) |
| Venue(s) | 2 (in 2 host cities) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  Uruguay (1st title) |
| Runners-up |  Argentina |
| Third place |  Brazil |
| Fourth place |  Chile |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 6 |
| Goals scored | 18 (3 per match) |
| Top scorer(s) | Isabelino Gradín (3 goals) |
1917 → | |
The 1916 South American Championship was the first continental championship for national association football teams in South America. It was held in Buenos Aires, Argentina from 2 to 17 July during Argentina's Independence Centenary commemorations.[1][2] The tournament was won by Uruguay, who drew (0–0) with Argentina in the last match of the tournament at Racing Club Stadium. Uruguay's Isabelino Gradín was the top scorer with three goals.[a][3][6]
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- ^ Martins Barriga, Nicolás (2011). "Copa América: ¿Creación Argentina?". Periodismo Deportivo (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 12 July 2019. Retrieved 12 July 2019.
- ^ a b Ronzano, Gustavo; Barnade, Oscar (23 July 2005). "Chau tablón". Clarín (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 8 July 2011. Retrieved 6 November 2013.
- ^ Balmaceda, Daniel (27 November 2018). "1916: once policías para 30 mil hinchas en el primer escándalo del fútbol". La Nación (in Spanish). Retrieved 9 July 2024.
- ^ "Triste epílogo del Campeonato Sudamericano". La Vanguardia (in Spanish). 17 July 1916.
- ^ Tabeira, Martín (10 August 2007). "South American Championship 1916". RSSSF. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
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