Host country United States Venue(s) 5 (in 5 host cities) | Dates 20 July - 3 August | |
Teams 16 (men) + 8 (women) (from 6 confederations) Champions Nigeria (men)
United States (women) Runners-up Argentina (men)
China PR (women) | ||
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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