 All matches played at Estádio do Pacaembu.São Paulo

Rio de Janeiro

The tournament was organized from 13 July to 2 August and featured players such as Obdulio Varela, Roque Maspoli, Alcides Ghiggia, Juan Alberto Schiaffino of Peñarol, José Travassos of Sporting Lisbon, Didi, Joao Pinheiro of Fluminense, Luizinho, goalkeeper Gilmar of Corinthians and Roger Vonlanthen of Grasshopper.Juventus (1951/52 Italian champions) and Racing Club (1951 Argentine champions) withdrew from the competition.