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
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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 placeFile:Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands
Fourth place Sweden
Tournament statistics
Matches played6
Goals scored48 (8 per match)
Top scorer(s)Denmark Sophus Nielsen (11 goals)
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Winner's certificate

Venue

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