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North American Football Confederation

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North American Football Confederation
SuccessorCONCACAF
Formation1946; 78 years ago (1946)
Dissolved1961; 63 years ago (1961)
TypeSports organization
Membership
4 member associations
AffiliationsFIFA

The North American Football Confederation (NAFC) (Spanish: Confederación Norteamericana de Fútbol) and (French: Confédération nord-américaine) was founded in 1946 as the governing body of association football in Northern America, Mexico, and Cuba. The first president of the NAFC was Carlos Alonso who was elected on 19 December 1946 in Havana.[1] In 1961 it merged with the Confederación Centroamericana y del Caribe de Fútbol (CCCF) to form CONCACAF.

Member nations

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The following nations represented the NAFC:

NAFC Championship

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The NAFC organized two international tournaments known as the NAFC Championship. The winners were:

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NAFC, CCCF and CONCACAF Championships

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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