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Football at the 1996 Summer Olympics

Football at the 1996 Summer Olympics
Tournament details
Host country United States
Dates 20 July - 3 August
Teams 16 (men) + 8 (women) (from 6 confederations)
Venue(s) 5 (in 5 host cities)
Final positions
Champions  Nigeria (men)
 United States (women)
Runners-up  Argentina (men)
 China PR (women)
Third place  Brazil (men)
 Norway (women)
Fourth place Flag of Portugal.svg Portugal (men)
 Brazil (women)
Tournament statistics
Matches played 48
Goals scored 143 (2.98 per match)
1992
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All statistics correct as of 17:28, 20 November 2012 (UTC).

The football tournament at the 1996 Summer Olympics started on 20 July, finished on 3 August. It was the first time with a women's competition. Competitors must be under 23 years old, with three over-23 players allowed per squad.


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