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 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. 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 1946 1946 1946 in South American football 1946 in Argentine football 1946 in Brazilian football 1946 in Uruguayan football 1946 in Chilean sport 1946 in Bolivian sport 1946 January 1946 sports events in South America February 1946 sports events in South America 1946 1940s in Buenos Aires Sport in Avellaneda