Football at the 1900 Summer Olympics

At the 1900 Summer Olympics, an association football tournament was contested for the first time. Only two matches were held between the three club sides, and no medals were awarded.

Football at the 1900 Summer Olympics

Tournament details
Host country	France
Dates	20–23 September 1900
Teams	3
Venue(s)	1 (in 1 host city)
Final positions
Champions	Upton Park (1st title)
Runners-up	Club Français
Third place	Université de Bruxelles
Tournament statistics
Matches played	2
Goals scored	12 (6 per match)

France's representatives were determined by the USFSA, which elected the Parisian champion Club Français.[1] For Belgium, after Racing Club de Bruxelles declined to participate, a student selection with players from the Université libre de Bruxelles was sent by the Federation.[2][3] The team was reinforced with a few non-students. On the other hand, English club Upton Park F.C. represented Great Britain.[1][3]

The International Olympic Committee credits Great Britain, France and a "Mixed Team" with gold, silver and bronze medals, respectively, as part of its attempt to reconcile early Olympic Games with the modern award scheme.[4] The Belgian team included one British and one Dutch player.

The football matches were held at the Vélodrome de Vincennes in Paris.[1]