The first edition of the football tournament at the Pan American Games was held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, from 25 February to 8 March 1951. Five teams did compete, after Brazil withdrew on 16 February 1951.
Paraguay participated with the club side Club Sport Colombia, strengthened with some guest players from other clubs. Costa Rica and Venezuela entered their full national teams (as they only had amateur football domestically).
Six teams entered the tournament, but Brazil withdrew before the draw.
Paraguay were represented by club side Sport Colombia, while Costa Rica and Venezuela entered their full national teams.
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