| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country | Mexico |
| Venue(s) | Estadio Olímpico Universitario |
| Dates | 26 February – 18 March |
| Teams | 6 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  Brazil (2nd title) |
| Runner-up |  Argentina |
| Third place |  Costa Rica |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 15 |
| Goals scored | 49 (3.27 per match) |
| Top goal scorer(s) | Omar Sívori (5 goals) |
The 1956 Panamerican Championship was the second edition of the Panamerican Championship, an association football tournament featuring national teams from North, Central and South America. It was held in Mexico City, between February 26 and March 18, in 1956.[1]
The competition, contested by six teams, was played in a round-robin format, and won by Brazil, achieving their second consecutive title. All the matches were played at Estadio Olímpico Universitario.[1] [2]
