1956 in Brazilian football
The following article presents a summary of the 1956 football (soccer) season in Brazil, which was the 55th season of competitive football in the country. Torneio Rio-São Paulo. The Torneio Rio-São Paulo was not contested in 1956. Campeonato Paulista. Final Stage (Série Azul) Championship playoff Santos declared as the Campeonato Paulista champions. State championship champions. Atlético Mineiro and Cruzeiro shared the Minas Gerais State Championship title. Brazil national team. The following table lists all the games played by the Brazil national football team in official competitions and friendly matches during 1956. 1956 in Brazilian