When did the 1900 Summer Olympics football competition take place?
The matches occurred between the 16th of September and the 20th of September 1900. The final game was originally scheduled for the 7th of October but moved to the 20th of September.
Questions about Football at the 1900 Summer Olympics
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Which teams represented France in the 1900 Summer Olympics football tournament?
Club Français represented France under the USFSA uniform with players like Lucien Huteau and Eugène Fraysse. A student selection from Université libre de Bruxelles also competed against Club Français during the event.
Who won the gold medal at the 1900 Summer Olympics football competition?
Great Britain received the gold medal through Upton Park F.C. which defeated Club Français by a score of 4, 0. The International Olympic Committee credited Great Britain with the top award initially.
Where were the actual matches held during the 1900 Summer Olympics football tournament?
Both matches took place at the Vélodrome de Vincennes located in east Paris. This venue hosted the compressed schedule involving France versus Switzerland and France versus Great Britain.
When did Belgium receive the bronze medal for the 1900 Summer Olympics football competition?
The bronze medal was reallocated to Belgium in 2024 following historical review. Originally the Mixed Team received this honor but no medals were awarded at the time of the original competition.