Gold Medalists In Mens Football

Olympic Soccer Champions: A History of Dominance

Gold Medalists in Men's Football

Hungary and Great Britain hold the record for the most gold medals in men's football at the Olympics, with three apiece. Brazil, Argentina, and the Soviet Union are tied for third place with two gold medals each.

Uruguay's Dominance

Uruguay dominated the tournament in 1924, winning their four games by a combined score of 15-1. The final was a 3-0 victory over Switzerland.

Uruguay's victory marked the beginning of a golden age for South American football. Argentina won the gold medal in 1928, and Brazil won it in 1952 and 1968.

Recent Dominance

In recent years, European teams have dominated the Olympic soccer tournament. Spain won the gold medal in 1992 and 2008, while France won it in 1984 and 2020. Germany won the gold medal in 2016.

The 2024 Olympic Games will be held in Paris, France. France will be looking to win their third gold medal in Olympic soccer history.