North American Football Confederation

The North American Football Confederation (NAFC) (Spanish: Confederación Norteamericana de Fútbol) and (French: Confédération nord-américaine de football) 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] In 1961, NAFC merged with CCCF to found the current CONCACAF.

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

Member associations

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  Canada
  Cuba (transferred to the CCCF in 1955)
  Mexico
  United States

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 major tournament in 1947 and 1949.

Editions
Edition Hosts Champions Runners-up Third place
1947   Cuba   Mexico   Cuba   United States
1949   Mexico   Mexico   United States   Cuba
Champions
Team Titles Runners-up Third place Winning editions
  Mexico 2 0 0 1947, 1949
  Cuba 0 1 1
  United States 0 1 1

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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