How many Olympic soccer tournaments have the US men's and women's teams won?

Last Modified Jul 29, 2024 06:36 GMT

The summer of international football doesn’t seem to end as football fans have yet another footballing extravaganza in the Olympic Games 2024 after the recently concluded Euro and Copa America 2024. The United States men’s national team is just two years away from a FIFA World Cup at home and many youngsters will be looking to use Olympics 2024 to make an impact in the minds of the selectors ahead of the coveted World Cup.

Although the United States men’s soccer team hasn’t won a single medal at the Olympics, the women’s team is the most decorated soccer team in the history of the tournament. They have won four Olympic soccer tournaments since the event was introduced at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta. Additionally, the team also boasts a silver and a bronze medal.

For the men’s soccer team, the 1904 Olympics can be regarded as the most successful tournament. Two teams featured in the 1904 Olympic soccer tournament, St. Rose School of St. Louis and Christian Brothers College.

In that tournament, the St. Rose School team clinched the bronze medal while the Christian Brothers College team won silver after losing to Galt Football Club of Canada in a gold medal match. These two medals have been the only two medals earned by the United States men’s soccer team in history.

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Which men’s soccer team has been the most successful team in the history of the Olympics

Hungary and Great Britain are considered the most successful men’s soccer teams in the history of the tournament and both boast three gold medals each. Hungary won the Olympic soccer tournament in 1952, 1964, and 1968 while Great Britain won gold at the 1900, 1908, and 1912 Olympics. Additionally, Hungary boasts a silver and a bronze medal.

Also read about List of Olympic Winners in football

FAQ's on List of Olympic soccer tournaments won by the US men's and women's teams.

A. The USMNT has been placed in Group A in the Olympics 2024 alongside teams like New Zealand, France, and Guinea.

A. Twelve soccer teams divided into three groups are participating in the Olympics 2024.

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