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Encyclopedia > Football at the 1959 Pan American Games

The third edition of the Men's Football Tournament at the Pan American Games was held in Chicago, Illinois, from August 21 to September 5, 1959. Seven teams did compete in a round-robin competition, with Argentina defending the title once again. Football (soccer) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... The 3rd Pan American Games opened on 27 August in sunny 90 degree heat before 40,000 people in Chicago, Illinois, USA at Soldier Field. ... Flag Seal Nickname: The Windy City Motto: Urbs In Horto (Latin: City in a Garden), I Will Location Location in Chicagoland and northern Illinois Coordinates , Government Country State Counties United States Illinois Cook, DuPage Mayor Richard M. Daley (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 606. ... August 21 is the 233rd day of the year (234th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... September 5 is the 248th day of the year (249th in leap years). ... Year 1959 (MCMLIX) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...


Round Robin

Rank Team Pts Pld W D L GF GA
Argentina 11 6 5 1 0 20 4
Brazil 9 6 4 1 1 27 11
United States 8 6 4 0 2 25 15
4 Haiti 6 6 3 0 3 19 20
5 Costa Rica 5 6 2 1 3 10 16
6 Mexico 3 6 1 1 4 13 20
7 Cuba 0 6 0 0 6 4 32
Haiti 8 - 2 Cuba
Argentina 4 - 1 United States
Brazil 4 - 2 Costa Rica
United States 7 - 2 Haiti
Mexico 1 - 1 Costa Rica
Brazil 4 - 0 Cuba
Argentina 4 - 1 Mexico
Brazil 3 - 5 United States
Argentina 1 - 0 Haiti
Mexico 6 - 1 Cuba
Argentina 3 - 1 Costa Rica
Brazil 9 - 1 Haiti
Argentina 7 - 0 Cuba
Costa Rica 0 - 4 Haiti
United States 5 - 0 Cuba
Argentina 1 - 1 Brazil
United States 4 - 2 Mexico
United States 3 - 4 Costa Rica
Brazil 6 - 2 Mexico
Costa Rica 2 - 1 Cuba
Haiti 4 - 1 Mexico

1959 Pan American Games Winner:


Argentina
Third title

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Reference

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     Asia: AFCAsian Cup
     Africa: CAFAfrican Cup of Nations
     North America: CONCACAFGold Cup
     South America: CONMEBOLCopa América
     Oceania: OFCNations Cup
     Europe: UEFAEuropean Championship
     Non-FIFA: NF-Board – VIVA World Cup
Football (soccer) at the Pan American Games
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