Football at The Summer Olympics

Football At The Summer Olympics

Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, has been included in every Summer Olympic Games except 1896 and 1932 as a men's competition sport. Women's football was added to the official program in 1996.

Read more about Football At The Summer Olympics:  Early History, British Successes, 1920s and The Rise of Uruguay, Olympics After The First World Cup, Changes and Developments, British Non-involvement, Venues, Events, Men's Tournament, Women's Tournament

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