The 1996 CONMEBOL Pre-Olympic Tournament began on 18 February 1996 and was the 10th
CONMEBOL Pre-Olympic Tournament.[1] This was the second tournament open to players under the age of 23 without any other restriction. There was no qualification stage and all 10 members of CONMEBOL automatically qualified. The winner and the runner-up qualified for
1996 Summer Olympics. Players born on or after 1 January 1973 were eligible to play in this competition.