The 1936 Summer Olympic Games, hosted by Germany, were the first to feature a football tournament since the creation of the World Cup by FIFA in 1930. Football was not featured in the 1932 Olympics du
Peruvian goalkeeper Juan Valdivieso reaches out for the football during match between Austria and Peru
The Italian squad that won the Gold Medal
A ball of the competitions is on display at the German Leather Museum
Bundesarchiv Bild 183 R82532, Berlin, Olympia Stadion
Association football has been included in every Summer Olympic Games as a men's competition sport, except 1896 and 1932. Women's football was added to the official program at the Atlanta 1996 Games.
Football at the 1936 Summer Olympics
…in the remaining minutes, the Austrians lost. This win gave Italy its very first Olympic Football win in its first Olympic Football tournament. 1936 Summer Olympics Football Final 15 August 1936 16:00 Italy 2–1 (a.e.t.) Austria Frossi 70', 92' Report Kainberger 79' Berlin Olympic Stadium (Berlin) Attendance: 85,000 Referee…
Olympic Challenge football trophy offered by The Football Association
The Uruguay national football team that won the 1928 Olympic tournament