North American Football Confederation

North American Football Confederation
SuccessorCONCACAF
Formation1946 (1946)
Dissolved1961 (1961)
TypeSports governing body
Membership
4 member associations
AffiliationsFIFA

The North American Football Confederation (Spanish: Confederación Norteamericana de Fútbol), abbreviated as NAFC, controlled association football in North America between 1946 and 1961. It was founded in 1946 by president Carlos Alonso in Havana.[1]

In 1961, the NAFC merged with the CCCF to create CONCACAF.

Members

NAFC Championship

The NAFC Championship was an association football competition that was organized by the NAFC. It was only played twice, in 1947 and 1949.

Results
Year Hosts Champions Runners-up Third place
1947Cuba Cuba Mexico Cuba United States
1949Mexico Mexico Mexico United States Cuba
Performances
Team Champions Runners-up Third place Total
 Mexico 2
(1947, 1949)
– – 2
 Cuba – 1
(1947)
1
(1949)
2
 United States – 1
(1949)
1
(1947)
2
Notes

Italic — Hosts

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References

  1. ↑ "International Grid Loop Lays Plans". Miami News. 20 December 1946. p. 33.

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