| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | United States |
| Dates | 20 July - 3 August |
| Teams | 16 (men) + 8 (women) (from 6 confederations) |
| Venue(s) | 5 (in 5 host cities) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |
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| Runners-up |
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| Third place |
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| Fourth place |
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| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 48 |
| Goals scored | 143 (2.98 per match) |
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.