Football at the 1908 Summer Olympics


At the 1908 Summer Olympics in London, Great Britain, an official football tournament between national representative selections was contested for the first time: football at the two previous games had been played between club teams. Eight teams entered (including two from France, the main team and a "B" side)

Football at the 1908 Summer Olympics
The "Challenge Cup", awarded to
the winning team
Tournament details
Host country Great Britain
Dates19–24 October
Teams6
Venue(s)(in 1 host city)
Final positions
Champions Great Britain (2nd title)
Runner-up Denmark
Third place Netherlands
Fourth place Sweden
Tournament statistics
Matches played6
Goals scored48 (8 per match)
Top scorer(s)Denmark Sophus Nielsen (11 goals)
1904
1912
Winner's certificate

Venue

 
The White City Stadium hosted all the matches

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