Football at the 1979 Pan American Games
The eighth edition of the Men's Football Tournament at the Pan American Games was held in San Juan, Puerto Rico, from July 2 to July 14, 1979. Nine teams competed in a first round-robin competition, with Brazil defending the title. After the preliminary round there was a second round, followed by a knock-out stage.
Games were played at Estadio Country Club, Estadio Sixto Escobar and Estadio Hiram Bithorn.Group A
Group B
Group C
Second round
Group A
Group B
Fifth Place Match
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