1949 South American Championship


The South American Championship 1949 in football was held in, and won by, Brazil. Paraguay finished as runner-up.
Argentina withdrew from the tournament.
This achievement ended a 27 year streak without official titles for the Brazilians. The last one had been in the 1922 South American Championship, also played on Brazilian soil.
Jair Rosa Pinto from Brazil was the top scorer of the tournament, with nine goals.

Squads

For a complete list of participating squads, see: 1949 South American Championship squads

Venues

Final round

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Play Offs

Result

Goal scorers

9 goals
7 goals
5 goals
4 goals
3 Ggoalsoals
2 goals
1 goal
Own goals