The football competition at the 1997 Mediterranean Games took place between June 8 and June 25, 1997 and was contested by 13 teams.
The 13 teams will be divided into three groups of three teams and one group of four teams. Teams are awarded three points for a win and one for a draw. No points are awarded for a defeat. The top sides in each group will advance to the semi-finals.
Head coach: Marco Tardelli