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Medal Winners in Olympic Soccer and Top Gold Medalists in Football

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The football tournaments at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games kick off with Argentina vs. Morocco and Uzbekistan vs. Spain in the men’s section. The action unfolds on July 24 leading up to the opening ceremony in Paris.

Brazil, the reigning men’s champions, will not be competing this year. In the women’s event, Canada, the Tokyo gold medalists, are up against the United States as they defend their title.

Curious about the countries with the most Olympic football gold medals and overall medals? Find out below.

Most Gold Medals in Olympic Football

Historically, Hungary and Great Britain are the most successful in men’s football at the Olympics. Both nations have three gold medals each. Team GB dominated the early tournaments from 1900 to 1912, while Hungary triumphed in 1952, 1964, and 1968.

Brain champions, Brazil, share a spot with Argentina, the Soviet Union, and Uruguay, each with two gold medals. Although Brazil has the most total medals at seven, they will not be competing in Paris.

In women’s football, the United States has clinched four gold medals, setting them apart as the leading force. Germany, Norway, and Canada have also secured gold in the women’s category.

Most Medals in Olympics Football

Brazil leads the medal tally in men’s football with a total of seven.

Men’s Olympic Football Medal Winners


Nation Gold medals Silver medals Bronze medals Total medals
Brazil 2 3 1 7

Among women, the USA’s five medals remain a record.

Women’s Olympic Football Medal Winners


Nation Gold medals Silver medals Bronze medals Total medals
USA 4 1 1 6

Olympic Football Champions by Games Year: Men


Year Host Gold Silver Bronze
1900 Paris, France Great Britain France Belgium

Olympic Football Champions by Games Year: Women


Year Host Gold Silver Bronze
1996 Atlanta, United States USA China Norway

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