The Summer Olympics take place every four years, and football has been officially part of 25 Olympic Games, growing into a significant sport within them.
Often hailed as the world's game, football has a storied record at the Summer Olympic Games. The Olympic Football Tournament, a prestigious event, has been a regular feature at the Olympics, showcasing the talents of both men and women.
In its infancy, football was absent from the program of the first modern Summer Olympic Games in Athens in 1896. However, unofficial tournaments were reportedly organized during this time. The sport made sporadic appearances at subsequent Games but was not officially recognized by FIFA.
The London 1908 Games marked the first proper international tournament for men's football, featuring six teams. The number of participant nations increased in the following years, with amateur players adhering to Olympic rules. The inaugural women's edition was held in the Atlanta 1996 Games.
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What is the FIFA Olympic Football Tournament?
The FIFA Olympic Football Tournament has been part of the Summer Olympics since 1908. Currently, in the men's competition, 16 teams from six confederations—UEFA, CONMEBOL, CONCACAF, CAF, AFC, and OFC—participate in this global celebration. Meanwhile, 12 teams from the same confederations participate in the parallel women's competition.
The quality difference between the FIFA World Cup and the Olympics increased as professionalism spread globally, which prompted changes in call-up rules, and compromises were made to balance the participation of professional players while still maintaining the World Cup's prestige.
Since 1992, age restrictions have been introduced for male competitors, requiring them to be under 23, with only three over-23 players allowed per squad. This change opened the door for African countries like Nigeria and Cameroon to secure Olympic victories.
On the other hand, the women's football event lacks those restrictions and is now a complete senior-level international competition, second only in status to the FIFA Women's World Cup.
The format of the men's and women's football tournaments at the Summer Olympics is quite similar. The competition begins with a group stage, where teams are divided into groups of four teams, with each one playing against the others in its group.
The top two teams from each group progress to the knockout stage. In the women's game, the top two teams from each group and the best third-placed teams progress to the knockout stage.
The knockout stage includes quarterfinals, semifinals, and ultimately, the gold (Final for first and second place) and bronze medal match. The matches follow standard FIFA regulations, with two halves of 45 minutes each. If a match is tied after 90 minutes, two 15-minute extra time halves are played, with penalty kicks utilized if the score remains level.
How to Bet on the FIFA Olympic Football Tournament
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FIFA Olympic Football Tournament Point Spread
The FIFA Olympic Football Tournament Point Spreads bets, similarly to other major sports like football, baseball, and basketball, are based on a handicapped margin of victory established on a projected game result. If a FIFA Olympic Football Tournament betting lines show a point spread of 1.5 for an upcoming game, the favorite team (-1.5) must win by at least two goals for your bet to be a winner, while betting on the underdog (+1.5) can lose by one goal, tie the game or win outright for your bet to be a win. The .5 fraction is used to avoid a push in the wagers.
This is an example of a FIFA Olympic Football Tournament Point Spread, as you would find it listed in BetPhoenix:
- Team - Points Spread Odds
- United States -1.5
- Spain +1.5
In this case, the -1.5 points spread indicates that the United States is the favorite to win by a margin of two goals against Juventus. Conversely, Spain is the underdog and can lose by a margin of less than two goals. These are the likely results of this bet:
- United States wins by two or more goals: United States bettors win.
- United States wins by one goal: Spain bettors win.
- The game is a draw/tie: Spain bettors win.
- Spain wins the game: Spain bettors win.
FIFA Olympic Football Tournament Moneyline
Italy's Serie A Moneyline is always the most straightforward betting option. Your pick reflects who you expect to be the outright winner of the game. A negative odds value indicates the favorite, while a positive value indicates an underdog. FIFA Olympic Football Tournament Moneyline uses a $100 base American odds system, in which larger numbers indicate a stronger favorite or weaker underdog.
The two-way FIFA Olympic Football Tournament Moneyline, in which the FIFA Olympic Football Tournament betting lines are focused on either one of the two sides winning, removing the impact of a tie or draw, in which case the bet would be a push. There is also a three-way FIFA Olympic Football Tournament Moneyline, in which the FIFA Olympic Football Tournament betting lines offer odds values for the home team winning, the visitor team winning, or the match ending in a draw or tie.
This is an example of a Two-Way FIFA Olympic Football Tournament Moneyline, as you would find it listed in BetPhoenix:
- Team - Moneyline
- United States -240
- Spain +150
In this case, if you bet to win $100 on United States -240 as favorites, you would need to risk $240, while betting $100 on Spain +150 as an underdog, you would receive $150 if Spain wins the game. If the match ends in a tie, the wager would be a push, which means the bet is voided and refunded.
This is an example of a Three-Way FIFA Olympic Football Tournament Moneyline, as you would find it listed in BetPhoenix:
- Team - Moneyline
- United States -170
- Draw +275
- Spain +190
In this case, if you bet to win $100 on United States -170 as a favorites, you would need to risk $170. Betting $100 on the draw +275, you would receive $275 if the game ends in a tie. And betting $100 on Spain +190 as an underdog, you would receive $190 if Spain wins the game.
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FIFA Olympic Football Tournament Over/Under Totals
The FIFA Olympic Football Tournament Totals bet is based on a projected final score that includes both teams, independently on which side wins. FIFA Olympic Football Tournament Totals are represented in an Over/Under set, where you can pick if you expect this result to be over or under this estimated line.
This is an example of a FIFA Olympic Football Tournament Over/Under Totals as you would find it listed in BetPhoenix:
- FIFA Olympic Football Tournament Totals – United States vs. Spain
- Total: 2.5
- Over odds: +190
- Under odds: -240
In this case, the FIFA Olympic Football Tournament Over/Under of 2.5 means that if the match ends with a combined score of three or more goals, the Over wins; if the total score is two or less, the Under wins. If you bet to win $100 on the Under -240, you would need to risk $240 and win if the game ends with 2 goals or less. Betting $100 on the Over +190, you would receive $190 if the game ends with 3 goals or more.
FIFA Olympic Football Tournament Parlays
FIFA Olympic Football Tournament Parlay is a wager type in which two or more FIFA Olympic Football Tournament betting lines are combined to form a single wager with a considerably higher payout. However, all selected FIFA Olympic Football Tournament betting lines must win for the parlay wager to win. You can combine point spreads, moneylines, over/under totals, and other wagers. You can also combine favorites and underdogs. The more bets you add to your FIFA Olympic Football Tournament parlay, the odds multiply accordingly in your favor.
Using the example, a two-line FIFA Olympic Football Tournament Parlay could be as follows:
- United States -170
- United States vs. Spain Total: Over 2.5 +190
By combining the United States Moneyline -170 and Total Over 2.5 +190 for the United States vs. Spain game on a 2-team parlay risking $100, the combined odds would be +361 with a payout for this parlay of $460.58, about 4 times your bet, instead of risking $100 to bet on each separately.
FIFA Olympic Football Tournament Prop Bets
FIFA Olympic Football Tournament prop bets are one of the most exciting ways to bet on the outcome of the games. The most popular German Bundesliga Prop Bets include many possibilities. Team prop bets include lines to bet on which team will score first, how many shots on goal will be made, how many corner kicks will occur, how many cards will be sanctioned, and a long etcetera. Player props bets include who will score a goal during the game, who will score the first goal of the match, who will score multiple goals, how many shots on goal a player will make, etc.
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Which Teams Have Won the Most FIFA Olympic Football Tournament Titles?
On the men's side, Brazil holds the record for the most medals in the history of the men’s competition, with a total of seven, including two golds, three silvers, and two bronzes. Hungary and Great Britain share the record for the most gold medals, each securing three.
Here you'll find the list of the Men's FIFA Olympic Football Tournament champions in the last ten editions up to 2023:
- Tokyo 2020 - Brazil
- Rio 2016 - Brazil
- London 2012 - Mexico
- Beijing 2008 - Argentina
- Athens 2004 - Argentina
- Sydney 2000 - Cameroon
- Atlanta 1996 - Nigeria
- Barcelona 1992 - Spain
- Seoul 1988 - Soviet Union
- Los Angeles 1984 - France
On the Women's side, the United States has won six medals in the women’s competition, the most for any country, including four gold medals, which is also the most.
Here you'll find the list of the Women's FIFA Olympic Football Tournament champions for its seven editions up to 2023:
- Tokyo 2020 - Canada
- Rio 2016 - Germany
- London 2012 - United States
- Beijing 2008 - United States
- Athens 2004 - United States
- Sydney 2000 - Norway
- Atlanta 1996 - United States
Football has thrived on the global stage for decades, and the Summer Olympics have witnessed the transformation of football over the years. As we get closer to the 2024 Summer Olympics, the FIFA Olympic Football Tournament promises to be another exciting chapter in the history of Olympic football.
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