| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | Venezuela |
| City | Maracaibo |
| Dates | 9 August – 21 August |
| Teams | 12 (from 2 confederations) |
| Venue(s) | 1 (in 1 host city) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |
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| Runners-up | |
| Third place | |
| Fourth place | |
The football competition at the 1998 Central American and Caribbean Games started on 9 August, although qualification took place beforehand.