The Americas first round of 1960 Summer Olympics football qualification was played from 8 October to 27 December 1959.

[1][2] Mexico won 3–1 on aggregate and advanced to the second round.

Suriname won 6–3 on aggregate and advanced to the second round.

Argentina won 11–1 on aggregate and advanced to the second round.

Brazil won 7–3 on aggregate and advanced to the second round.