The 1916 South American Championship was the first continental championship for national association football teams in South America.

[1][2] The tournament was won by Uruguay, who drew (0–0) with Argentina in the last match of the tournament at Racing Club Stadium.

Uruguay's Isabelino Gradín was the top scorer with three goals.

All matches, except the last one, were played at Estadio GEBA.

The participating countries were Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Uruguay.