North American Nations Cup

The North American Nations Cup and NAFC Championship were association football tournaments for teams in the area of North America.

North American Nations Cup
Founded1947
Abolished1991
RegionNorth America
Last champions Mexico
Most successful team(s) Mexico (3 titles)

In 1947 and 1949, the NAFC Championship was organized by the North American Football Confederation. Cuba, Mexico, and the United States participated in both editions of the tournament. NAFC merged with the CCCF to form CONCACAF in 1961.

After a 41 year absence, another North American championship was organized by the North American Football Union. The North American Nations Cup was contested in 1990 and 1991 by Canada, Mexico, and the United States before the introduction of the CONCACAF Gold Cup.

Tournaments
Year Host Champion Runner-up Third place
1947
Details
Cuba
Mexico
Cuba
United States
1949
Details
Mexico
Mexico
United States
Cuba
1990
Details
Canada
Canada
Mexico
United States
1991
Details
United States
Mexico
United States
Canada

Hat-tricks

A hat-trick is achieved when the same player scores three or more goals in one match. Listed in chronological order.

Sequence
 Player No. of
goals		 Time of goals Representing Final
score		 Opponent Tournament Round Date
1.Adalberto López33', 35', 85' Mexico5–0 United States1947Group stage13 July 1947
2.Luis de la Fuente337', 55', 58' Mexico6–0 United States1949Group stage4 September 1949
3.Horacio Casarín323', 41', 76' Mexico6–2 United States1949Group stage18 September 1949

See also

References
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