Olympic Soccer: A History of Dominance
Gold, Silver, and Bronze: The Most Decorated Nations
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) recognizes Great Britain, France, and Mixed Team (formerly credited to Belgium) as the holders of the gold, silver, and bronze medals for soccer, respectively. However, in terms of overall medal count, Brazil stands tall as the most successful nation in men's soccer at the Olympics.
A Brief History of Olympic Football Dominance
From 1948 to 1980, the Soviet Union and its satellite nations dominated Olympic football tournaments, claiming a staggering 23 out of 28 Olympic medals during this period.
A Look at the Olympic Football Winners List
Here is a comprehensive list of countries that have won Olympic football gold medals:
Men's Football
- Great Britain (1900, 1908)
- Uruguay (1924, 1928)
- Hungary (1952, 1964, 1968)
- Poland (1972)
- East Germany (1976)
- Soviet Union (1988)
- Argentina (2004, 2008)
- Mexico (2012)
- Brazil (2016)
Women's Football
- United States (1996, 2004, 2008, 2012)
- Norway (2000)
- Germany (2016)
- Canada (2021)
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