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The tenth edition of the South American Championship was held in Santiago, Chile, from 12 October to 3 November 1926.
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Tournament details | |
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Host country | Chile |
Dates | 12 October – 3 November |
Teams | 5 (from 1 confederation) |
Venue(s) | 1 (in 1 host city) |
Final positions | |
Champions | Uruguay (6th title) |
Runners-up | Argentina |
Third place | Chile |
Fourth place | Paraguay |
Tournament statistics | |
Matches played | 10 |
Goals scored | 55 (5.5 per match) |
Top scorer(s) | David Arellano (7 goals) |
← 1925 1927 → |
The participating countries were Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Brazil withdrew for the second time (being the first time in 1924), and it also was the first time Bolivia took part in the event.
For a complete list of participants squads see: 1926 South American Championship squads
Each team plays one match against each of the other teams. Two points are awarded for a win, one point for a draw and zero points for a defeat.
Chile | 1–1 | Argentina |
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Guillermo Saavedra 25' | Tarasconi 87' |
Uruguay | 6–1 | Paraguay |
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Castro 16', 23', 32', 72' Saldombide 47' (pen.), 82' |
Fleitas Solich 58' (pen.) |
Chile | 5–1 | Paraguay |
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Arellano 21', 64', 71' Ramírez 42', 82' |
Vargas Peña 85' |
1926 South American Championship champions |
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Uruguay Sixth title |
7 goals
6 goals
5 goals
4 goals
3 goals
2 goals
1 goal
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