List of all Olympic Gold medal winning nations in Football history
Spain secured their second Olympic Gold in men’s football
Spain claimed their second Olympic gold in men’s football after a thrilling 5-3 victory over host nation France in the 2024 Paris Olympics final. The match which went into extra time, saw Spain finally avenge their loss from the last edition of the Games.
The Spanish team led by young star Sergio Camello proved too strong for Thierry Henry’s French side. Camello, who is playing for Rayo Vallecano became the hero of the night by scoring the decisive goal in the first half of extra time, cleverly chipping the ball over French goalkeeper Guillaume Restes.
This victory marks Spain’s first Olympic gold in men’s football since their triumph at the 1992 Barcelona Games, where Kiko’s late goal sealed their win.
ALSO READ: Who Kevin De Bruyne chooses for his perfect teammate? Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi?
A Look Back at the History of Olympic Gold Medallists in Men’s Football
Spain’s victory adds them to the prestigious list of Olympic gold medalists in men’s football. The tournament has seen a wide array of champions over the years, from the early dominance of Great Britain to the rise of South American powerhouses like Uruguay and Argentina.
Here’s a look at the list of Olympic gold medallists in men’s football over the years:
| Year | Winner | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| 1900 | Great Britain | France |
| 1904 | Canada | United States of America |
| 1908 | Great Britain | Denmark |
| 1912 | Great Britain | Denmark |
| 1920 | Belgium | Spain |
| 1924 | Uruguay | Switzerland |
| 1928 | Uruguay | Argentina |
| 1936 | Italy | Austria |
| 1948 | Sweden | Yugoslavia |
| 1952 | Hungary | Bulgaria |
| 1956 | Soviet Union | Yugoslavia |
| 1960 | Yugoslavia | Denmark |
| 1964 | Hungary | Czechoslovakia |
| 1968 | Hungary | Bulgaria |
| 1972 | Poland | Hungary |
| 1976 | East Germany | Poland |
| 1980 | Czechoslovakia | East Germany |
| 1984 | France | Brazil |
| 1988 | Soviet Union | Brazil |
| 1992 | Spain | Poland |
| 1996 | Nigeria | Argentina |
| 2000 | Cameroon | Spain |
| 2004 | Argentina | Paraguay |
| 2008 | Argentina | Nigeria |
| 2012 | Mexico | Brazil |
| 2016 | Brazil | Germany |
| 2020 | Brazil | Spain |
| 2024 | Spain | France |
Spain’s latest triumph in Paris cements their place among the elite in Olympic football history.