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North American Football Confederation

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North American Football Confederation
SuccessorCONCACAF
Formation1946; 79 years ago (1946)
Dissolved1961; 64 years ago (1961)
TypeSports governing body
Membership4 member associations
AffiliationsFIFA

The North American Football Confederation (Spanish: Confederación Norteamericana de Fútbol), abbreviated as NAFC, was the governing body of football in North America from 1946 to 1961, and a predecessor confederation of CONCACAF. Founded in 1946 under the president Carlos Alonso who was elected on 19 December 1946 in Havana.[1] NAFC merged with CCCF to found the current CONCACAF in 1961.

Member associations

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NAFC Championship

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The NAFC Championship was the first official football competition for senior national teams from North America. It was organized by the North American Football Confederation (NAFC) as its top regional tournament.

Only 2 editions of the tournament were held (1947 and 1949).

Editions
Edition Hosts Champions Runners-up Third place
1947 Cuba Cuba  Mexico  Cuba  United States
1949 Mexico Mexico  Mexico  United States  Cuba
Performances
Team Titles Runners-up Third place
 Mexico 2
(1947, 1949)
 Cuba 1
(1947)
1
(1949)
 United States 1
(1949)
1
(1947)
Notes

Italic — Hosts

See also

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References

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