The Campeonato Centroamericano was the first attempt for an international tournament for the CONCACAF region.
History
The first tournament was held in 1959 with one team from North America and three from Central America. No tournament held in 1960 but a second edition was held in 1961. In 1961, the tournament was renamed to Campeónato Centroamericano y Caribe since the tournament was held between clubs from Central America and the Caribbean. This was the last edition as the following year in 1962 the
CONCACAF Champions' Cup
The CONCACAF Champions League, known officially as the Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League for sponsorship reasons, is an annual continental club football competition organized by CONCACAF. The tournament is contested by clubs from North Ameri ...
began. The Campeonato Centroamericano served as an unofficial forerunner to the international tournament between CONCACAF clubs eventually leading to the current
CONCACAF Champions League
The CONCACAF Champions League, known officially as the Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League for sponsorship reasons, is an annual continental club football competition organized by CONCACAF. The tournament is contested by clubs from North Ameri ...
.
Qualification
1959
North America
Guadalajara
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Central America
FAS
Alajuelense
Olimpia
1961
Central America
Águila
Alajuelense
Comunicaciones
Olimpia
Caribbean
Jong Holland
Finals
Best result by country
References
External links
CONCACAF Official Site
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CONCACAF club competitions