1922 South American Championship


The sixth edition of the South American Championship was scheduled to be held in Chile, but Brazil asked to host it as part of its 100th anniversary independence celebrations. Thus it was held in Rio de Janeiro between September 17 and October 22, 1922.

Overview

All CONMEBOL members attended: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay.

Squads

For a complete list of participants squads see: 1922 South American Championship squads

Venues

Final round

Each team played one match against each of the other teams. Two points were awarded for a win, one point for a draw and zero points for a defeat.
Team
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All Paraguayan players left the field in protest to the penalty kick awarded by the referee.

Play Off

As Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay were tied, playoff matches were planned for the three teams; however, Uruguay withdrew since their players had to return home.
A playoff match was played between Brazil and Paraguay to determine the champion.

Result

Goal scorers

4 goals
2 goals
1 goal