Football at the 2008 Summer Olympics – Men's tournament
Argentina beat Nigeria 1–0 to win the 2008 Olympic men's football gold.
The men's football tournament at the 2008 Summer Olympics was held in Beijing and four other Chinese cities from 7 to 23 August. Sixteen teams, including host China, competed after regional qualifying. Argentina won the tournament, defeating Nigeria 1–0 in the final, extending a record streak of 12 consecutive Olympic football victories.
Quick Facts
- Country
- China
- Dates
- 7–23 August
- Teams
- 16
- Confederations
- 6
- Cities
- 5
- Champion other
- 23, ARG
- Second other
- 23, NGA
- Third other
- 23, BRA
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