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Encyclopedia > Football at the 1996 Summer Olympics

Final results for the Football competition at the 1996 Summer Olympics held in Birmingham, Alabama; Washington, D.C; Orlando, Florida; Miami, Florida; and Athens, Georgia. Football (soccer) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... The 1996 Summer Olympics, formally known as the Games of the XXVI Olympiad and informally known as the Centennial Olympics, were held in 1996 in Atlanta, United States. ... Nickname: The Magic City, Pittsburgh of the South, BHam, The Ham Location in Jefferson County in the state of Alabama Coordinates: Country United States State Alabama County Jefferson, Shelby  - Mayor Bernard Kincaid (D) Area    - City  151. ... ... Nickname: The City Beautiful, O-Town, 407 Location in Orange County and the state of Florida. ... Nickname: The Magic City Location in Miami-Dade County and the state of Florida. ... Athens is a city in Clarke County, Georgia, U.S., in the northeastern part of the state, at the eastern terminus of Georgia 316. ...

Contents

Football medal winners at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics

Event: Gold: Silver: Bronze:
Men's football Nigeria Argentina Brazil
Women's football USA China Norway

Men's competition

Qualification

The following sixteen teams qualified for the 1996 Olympics football tournament:

  • Hosting nation

CAF Logo The 53 member Confederation of African Football (CAF; French: Confédération Africaine de Football) represents international football in Africa, and organises the African Cup of Nations as well as the African Champions League. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Ghana. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Nigeria. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Tunisia. ... Asian Football Confederation Logo The 46 member Asian Football Confederation (AFC) is the governing body of football in Asia, excluding Cyprus and Israel. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_South_Korea_(bordered). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Japan_(bordered). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia. ... The Union of European Football Associations, almost always referred to by the acronym UEFA (pronounced (you-AY-fuh) or (oo-Ay-fuh) or ), is the administrative and controlling body for European football. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_France. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Hungary. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Italy. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Portugal. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Spain. ... CONCACAF (the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football) is the continent-wide governing body for association football in North America, Central America and the Caribbean. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Mexico. ... CONMEBOL or CSF (CONfederación sudaMEricana de FútBOL, South American Football Confederation) is the governing body of football in most of South America. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Argentina. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Brazil. ... Oceania Football Confederation logo since 1998 The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) is one of the six continental confederations of international football. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Australia. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ...

Match officials

Africa
Asia
  • Flag of Saudi Arabia Omer Al Mehannah
  • Flag of Thailand Pirom Un-Prasert
North and Central America
South America
  • Flag of Brazil Antonio Pereira da Silva
  • Flag of Argentina Roberto Ruscio
Europe
Oceania

Image File history File links Flag_of_Niger. ... Lucien Bouchardeau (born December 18, 1961) is a retired football referee for the African state of Niger. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Egypt. ... Gamal Mahmoud Ahmed Al-Ghandour (Arabic: ‎) (born June 12, 1957) is a retired football (soccer) referee from Egypt, best known for supervising at two FIFA World Cups: in 1998 (three matches) and 2002 (three matches). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Thailand. ... Pirom Un-Prasert (born November 16, 1953) is a retired international football referee from Thailand, best known for refereeing two matches in the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Mexico. ... Benito Armando Archundia Téllez (born March 21, 1966) a Mexican, known as Benito Archundia, is a football referee. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Esfandiar Baharmast (born March 11, 1954) is a retired football (soccer) referee from the United States, best known for supervising two matches during the 1998 FIFA World Cup held in France. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Brazil. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Argentina. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Italy. ... Pierluigi Collina. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Scotland. ... Hugh Dallas MBE (born in Motherwell, Scotland) is a former Scottish football referee. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Spain. ... José Maria Garcia Aranda (born March 3, 1956 in Madrid) is a retired football (soccer) referee from Spain, best known for supervising three matches during the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Australia. ... Edward Lennie (born October 5, 1959). ...

Squads

Main article: Football at the 1996 Summer Olympics - Men's team squads

This article or section is incomplete and may require expansion and/or cleanup. ...

Medal winners

Gold Gold Medal Nigeria

Daniel Amokachi
Emmanuel Amunike
Tijani Babangida
Celestine Babayaro
Emmanuel Babayaro
Teslim Fatusi
Victor Ikpeba
Dosu Joseph
Nwankwo Kanu
Garba Lawal
Abiodun Obafemi
Kingsley Obiekwu
Uche Okechukwu
Jay-Jay Okocha
Sunday Oliseh
Mobi Oparaku
Wilson Oruma
Taribo West
Coach: Jo Bonfrere Image File history File links Med_1. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Nigeria. ... Daniel Owefin Amokachi (born December 30, 1972 in Kaduna) is a former football striker from Nigeria. ... Emmanuel Amuneke (born December 25, 1970 in Eze Obodo) is a former football midfielder from Nigeria. ... Tijjani Babangida (born September 25, 1973 in Kaduna) is a former football winger from Nigeria. ... Celestine Babayaro (born August 29, 1978 in Kaduna, Nigeria) is a footballer who plays left-back and is currently contracted to Newcastle United of the English Premiership. ... Emmanuel Babayaro (born December 26, 1976 in Kaduna) is a Nigerian footballer. ... Teslim Fatusi (born September 17, 1977 in Abuja) is a Nigerian footballer who plays as a winger. ... Victor Ikpeba (born June 12, 1973 in Benin City) is a football striker from Nigeria. ... Dosu Joseph (born June 19, 1977 in Abuja) was a football goalkeeper from Nigeria. ... Nwankwo Kanu (born August 1, 1976 in Owerri, Nigeria), usually known simply as Kanu, is a professional footballer who plays as a striker for the Nigerian national team and for English club Portsmouth. ... Garba Lawal (born May 22, 1974 in Kaduna) is a football striker from Nigeria. ... Abiodun Obafemi (born December 25, 1973 in Lagos) is a Nigerian footballer. ... Kingsley Obiekwu (born November 12, 1974 in Ibuzu Delta) is a Nigerian footballer who plays as a defender. ... Uche Alozie Okechukwu (born September 27, 1967 in Lagos) is a former football defender from Nigeria. ... Augustine Azuka (Jay-Jay) Okocha (born August 14, 1973 in Enugu) is a Nigerian football midfielder who currently plays in the Qatar league for Qatar SC, a move that was completed in July 2006. ... Sunday Oliseh (born September 14, 1974 in Abavo, Port Harcourt) is a former Nigerian footballer. ... Mobi Oparaku (born 1 December 1976) is a Nigerian football player. ... Wilson Oruma (born December 30, 1976 in Warri) is a football midfielder from Nigeria. ... Taribo West (born March 26, 1974 in Ajegunle, Lagos) is a Nigerian football defender. ... Johannes Bonfrere or Jo Bonfrere (born 1946) is a Dutch soccer coach. ...

Silver Silver Medal Argentina

Matias Almeyda
Roberto Ayala
Christian Bassedas
Carlos Bossio
Pablo Cavallero
José Chamot
Hernán Crespo
Marcelo Delgado
Marcelo Gallardo
Claudio López
Gustavo López
Hugo Morales
Ariel Ortega
Pablo Paz
Hector Pineda
Roberto Sensini
Diego Simeone
Javier Zanetti
Coach: Daniel Passarella Image File history File links Med_2. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Argentina. ... Matías Jesús Almeyda (born 21 December 1973) is an Argentine football player. ... Roberto Fabián Ayala (born 14 April 1973 in Paraná) is an Argentinian football player, who currently plays for the Spanish team Valencia. ... Christian Bassedas (born February 16, 1973 in Buenos Aires) is a former Argentine football midfielder. ... Carlos Gustavo Bossio (born 1 December 1973 in Córdoba) is an Argentine football goalkeeper. ... Pablo Oscar Cavallero (born 13 April 1974 in Lomas de Zamora) is an Argentine football goalkeeper. ... José Antonio Chamot (born May 17, 1969 in Concepción del Uruguay) is an Argentine former footballer. ... Hernán Jorge Crespo (born July 5, 1975 in Florida, Argentina) is an Argentine international football player currently playing in the Italian Serie A for Internazionale, having signed from English Premier League champions Chelsea on a 2 year loan deal on 7 August 2006, although Chelsea have an option to... Marcelo Alejandro Delgado (born 24 March 1973 in Capitán Bermúdez, Santa Fe Province) is an Argentine football player, currently playing for Boca Juniors. ... Marcelo Daniel Gallardo (born January 18, 1976 in Merlo, Buenos Aires, Argentina) is an Argentine footballer who currently plays for River Plate of Primera División Argentina as an Attacking midfielder. ... Claudio Javier López (born July 17, 1974 in Córdoba, Argentina) is an Argentine football striker, who currently plays for Club América in the Primera División de México. ... Gustavo Adrián López (13 April 1973) is an Argentine football (soccer) player, who currently plays as a midfielder for Spanish Primera División side Celta Vigo. ... Hugo Morales (born 30 July 1974) is an Argentinian football midfielder. ... Ariel Arnaldo Ortega (born March 4, 1974 in Libertador General San Martín, Jujuy) is an Argentinian footballer, who currently plays for Club Atlético River Plate as a midfielder. ... Pablo Ariel Paz (born January 27, 1973 in Bahía Blanca) is a former Argentinian football player. ... Mauricio Héctor Pineda (born July 13 1975in Buenos Aires) is an Argentine football defender. ... Roberto Néstor Sensini (born 12 October 1966 in Arroyo Seco, Santa Fe) is an Argentine defender for Italian side Udinese. ... Diego Pablo Simeone (born April 28, 1970 in Buenos Aires) is an Argentine football midfielder, he is the most capped player ever for Argentina. ... Javier Adelmar Zanetti (born August 10, 1973) is an Argentine football player. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ...

Bronze Bronze Medal Brazil

Dida
Zé María
Aldair
Ronaldo
Flávio Conceição
Roberto Carlos
Bebeto
Amaral
Juninho
Rivaldo
Sávio
Danrlei
Narciso
André Luiz
Zé Elias
Marcelinho Paulista
Luizão
Ronaldo Guiaro
Coach: Mario Zagallo Image File history File links Med_3. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Brazil. ... Nelson de Jesus Silva (born October 7, 1973 in Irará, Bahia), best known as Dida, is a Brazilian goalkeeper. ... For another Brazilian footballer named Zé Maria , see José Maria Rodrigues Alves. ... Aldair, full name Aldair Santos do Nascimento (born November 30, 1965) is a Brazilian former football defender. ... Ronaldo Luis Nazário de Lima (born September 22, 1976), simply known as Ronaldo, is a Brazilian professional footballer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest players to have ever played the game. ... Flávio da Conceição (born 13 June 1974 in Santa Maria da Serra) is a Brazilian footballer who is currently without a club. ... Roberto Carlos, full name Roberto Carlos da Silva (born April 10, 1973, Garça, São Paulo), is a Brazilian-Spanish football wingback who has played for Real Madrid since 1996. ... hacked by shephtaly hacked by turcie ... Alexandre da Silva Mariano, nicknamed Amaral (born 28 February 1973 in Capivari) is a Brazilian football midfielder. ... This does not cite its references or sources. ... Vítor Borba Ferreira (born April 19, 1972 in Recife, Pernambuco), commonly known as Rivaldo, is a Brazilian professional football (soccer) player, who plays for Greek club Olympiacos in the Super League Greece. ... Sávio (born January 9, 1974) is a Brazilian footballer. ... Danrlei de Deus Hinterholz, or just Danrlei (born 18 April 1973 in Crissiumal) is a Brazilian football goalkeeper. ... Narciso dos Santos, or just Narciso (born 23 December 1973 in São Bernardo do Campo) is a Brazilian football midfielder. ... André Luiz Moreira (born in São Paulo, January 11, 1974) is a Brazilian footballer who currently played for Santos FC. In career, started in 1993, was played in Brazil (São Paulo, Corinthians, Cruzeiro, Fluminense), Spain (Tenerife), and France (Olympique de Marseille, Paris Saint-Germain FC and AC Ajaccio). ... José Elias Moedim Júnior, nicknamed Zé Elias (born 25 September 1976 in São Paulo) is a Brazilian football midfielder. ... Marcelo José de Souza, nicknamed Marcelinho Paulista (born 13 September 1973 in Cotia) is a Brazilian football midfielder. ... Luiz Carlos Bombonato Goulart, most known as Luizão, is a Brazilian forward, who was born November 14, 1975 in Rubinéia, SP. // FIFA Club World Cup 2000 Copa Libertadores 1998, 2005 Brazilian National Championship 1999 Brazil Cup 2006 Rio-São Paulo Tournament 1999 Rio State Championship 1998 Parana... Ronaldo Guiaro (born February 18, 1974 in Piracicaba, Brazil) is a Brazilian defensive football player. ... Mario Zagallo is a Brazilian football player and coach. ...

Tournament details

Group Stages

Group A

Pld W D L GF GA Pts
Argentina 3 1 2 0 5 3 5
Portugal 3 1 2 0 4 2 5
USA 3 1 1 1 4 4 4
Tunisia 3 0 1 2 1 5 1
July 20, 1996
15:00
Portugal 2–0 Tunisia RFK Stadium, Washington, D.C.

Attendance: 34.746
Referee: Pereira (BRA) Image File history File links Flag_of_Argentina. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Portugal. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Tunisia. ... July 20 is the 201st day (202nd in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 164 days remaining. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Portugal. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Tunisia. ... Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium, informally known as RFK Stadium, is a sports stadium that opened in 1961. ... Nickname: DC, The District Motto: Justitia Omnibus (Justice for All) Location of Washington, D.C., in relation to the states Maryland and Virginia Coordinates: Country United States Federal District District of Columbia Government  - Mayor Adrian M. Fenty (D)  - City Council Chairperson: Vincent C. Gray (D) Ward 1: Jim Graham (D...

Martins 13'
Martins 68'
Report

July 20, 1996
19.30
USA 1–3 Argentina Legion Field, Birmingham

Attendance: 83.810
Referee: Bouchardeau (NGR) July 20 is the 201st day (202nd in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 164 days remaining. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Argentina. ... Legion Field is a large stadium in Birmingham, Alabama primarily designed to be used as a venue for American football, but is occasionally used for other large outdoor events. ... Nickname: The Magic City, Pittsburgh of the South, BHam, The Ham Location in Jefferson County in the state of Alabama Coordinates: Country United States State Alabama County Jefferson, Shelby  - Mayor Bernard Kincaid (D) Area    - City  151. ... Lucien Bouchardeau (born December 18, 1961) is a retired football referee for the African state of Niger. ...

Reyna 1' Report G. Lopez 26'
Crespo 55'
Simeone 90'

July 22, 1996
19:30
Argentina 1–1 Portugal RFK Stadium, Washington, D.C.

Attendance: 25.811
Referee: Al-Muhanna (KSE) Claudio Reyna (born July 20, 1973 in Livingston, New Jersey) is an American footballer. ... Gustavo López Morales (Mexico 16/01/1920 - Guadalajara 25/04/1979)pupil of Daniel Garate, was heard by Andrés Segovia who provided a scholarship for Gustavo to be able to study with him in Siena at the Accademia Chigiana. ... Hernán Jorge Crespo (born July 5, 1975 in Florida, Argentina) is an Argentine international football player currently playing in the Italian Serie A for Internazionale, having signed from English Premier League champions Chelsea on a 2 year loan deal on 7 August 2006, although Chelsea have an option to... Diego Pablo Simeone (born April 28, 1970 in Buenos Aires) is an Argentine football midfielder, he is the most capped player ever for Argentina. ... July 22 is the 203rd day (204th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 162 days remaining. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Argentina. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Portugal. ... Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium, informally known as RFK Stadium, is a sports stadium that opened in 1961. ... Nickname: DC, The District Motto: Justitia Omnibus (Justice for All) Location of Washington, D.C., in relation to the states Maryland and Virginia Coordinates: Country United States Federal District District of Columbia Government  - Mayor Adrian M. Fenty (D)  - City Council Chairperson: Vincent C. Gray (D) Ward 1: Jim Graham (D...

Ortega 45' Report Nuno Gomes 70'

July 22, 1996
19:30
USA 2–0 Tunisia Legion Field, Birmingham

Attendance: 45.687
Referee: Dallas (SCO) Ariel Arnaldo Ortega (born March 4, 1974 in Libertador General San Martín, Jujuy) is an Argentinian footballer, who currently plays for Club Atlético River Plate as a midfielder. ... Nuno Gomes (IPA pron. ... July 22 is the 203rd day (204th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 162 days remaining. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Tunisia. ... Legion Field is a large stadium in Birmingham, Alabama primarily designed to be used as a venue for American football, but is occasionally used for other large outdoor events. ... Nickname: The Magic City, Pittsburgh of the South, BHam, The Ham Location in Jefferson County in the state of Alabama Coordinates: Country United States State Alabama County Jefferson, Shelby  - Mayor Bernard Kincaid (D) Area    - City  151. ... Hugh Dallas MBE (born in Motherwell, Scotland) is a former Scottish football referee. ...

Kirovski 38'
Maisonneuve 90'
Report

July 24, 1996
19.30
Argentina 1–1 Tunisia Legion Field, Birmingham

Attendance: 16.826
Referee: Un-Prasert (THA) Jovan Kirovski (born March 18, 1976, in Escondido, California) is a soccer forward, who currently plays in Major League Soccer for the Colorado Rapids. ... Brian Maisonneuve (b. ... July 24 is the 205th day (206th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 160 days remaining. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Argentina. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Tunisia. ... Legion Field is a large stadium in Birmingham, Alabama primarily designed to be used as a venue for American football, but is occasionally used for other large outdoor events. ... Nickname: The Magic City, Pittsburgh of the South, BHam, The Ham Location in Jefferson County in the state of Alabama Coordinates: Country United States State Alabama County Jefferson, Shelby  - Mayor Bernard Kincaid (D) Area    - City  151. ... Pirom Un-Prasert (born November 16, 1953) is a retired international football referee from Thailand, best known for refereeing two matches in the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France. ...

Ortega 5' Report M'Kacher 74'
July 24, 1996
19:30
USA 1–1 Portugal RFK Stadium, Washington, D.C.

Attendance: 58.012
Referee: Lennie (AUS) Ariel Arnaldo Ortega (born March 4, 1974 in Libertador General San Martín, Jujuy) is an Argentinian footballer, who currently plays for Club Atlético River Plate as a midfielder. ... July 24 is the 205th day (206th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 160 days remaining. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Portugal. ... Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium, informally known as RFK Stadium, is a sports stadium that opened in 1961. ... Nickname: DC, The District Motto: Justitia Omnibus (Justice for All) Location of Washington, D.C., in relation to the states Maryland and Virginia Coordinates: Country United States Federal District District of Columbia Government  - Mayor Adrian M. Fenty (D)  - City Council Chairperson: Vincent C. Gray (D) Ward 1: Jim Graham (D... Edward Lennie (born October 5, 1959). ...

Maisonneuve 75' Report Paulo Alves 33'

Brian Maisonneuve (b. ... Paulo Lourenço Martins Alves, commonly shortened to Paulo Alves (born December 10, 1969 in Vila Real, Portugal) is a former Portuguese footballer and current manager of Gil Vicente, in the Portuguese Liga de Honra. ...

Group B

Pld W D L GF GA Pts
France 3 2 1 0 5 2 7
Spain 3 2 1 0 5 3 7
Australia 3 1 0 2 4 6 3
Saudi Arabia 3 0 0 3 2 5 0
July 20, 1996
18:30
Spain 1–0 Saudi Arabia Citrus Bowl, Orlando

Attendance: 28.774
Referee: Collina (ITA) Image File history File links Flag_of_France. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Spain. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Australia. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia. ... July 20 is the 201st day (202nd in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 164 days remaining. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Spain. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia. ... The Florida Citrus Bowl (official name is Orlando-Orange County Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium) is a stadium in Orlando, Florida, USA, built for American football and currently seats over 65,000. ... Nickname: The City Beautiful, O-Town, 407 Location in Orange County and the state of Florida. ... Pierluigi Collina. ...

Oscar 80' Report

July 20, 1996
18:30
France 2–0 Australia Orange Bowl, Miami

Attendance: 14.322
Referee: Ruscio (ARG) OSCAR is an acronym for Orbital Satellite Carrying Amateur Radio. ... July 20 is the 201st day (202nd in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 164 days remaining. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_France. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Australia. ... The Miami Orange Bowl is a stadium in the City of Miami, Florida, near downtown. ... Nickname: The Magic City Location in Miami-Dade County and the state of Florida. ...

Pires 11'
Maurice 74'
Report

July 22, 1996
19:00
France 1–1 Spain Citrus Bowl, Orlando

Attendance: 16.773
Referee: Un-Prasert (THA) Robert Pirès (born 29 October 1973 of Portuguese and Spanish descent) is a French international football player. ... Florian Maurice (born 20 January 1974) is a French former football player, who played as a striker, and most notably won the 1998 Coupe de France and Coupe de la Ligue with French team Paris Saint-Germain. ... July 22 is the 203rd day (204th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 162 days remaining. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_France. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Spain. ... The Florida Citrus Bowl (official name is Orlando-Orange County Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium) is a stadium in Orlando, Florida, USA, built for American football and currently seats over 65,000. ... Nickname: The City Beautiful, O-Town, 407 Location in Orange County and the state of Florida. ... Pirom Un-Prasert (born November 16, 1953) is a retired international football referee from Thailand, best known for refereeing two matches in the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France. ...

Legwinski 38' Report Oscar 80'

July 22, 1996
19:00
Australia 2–1 Saudi Arabia Orange Bowl, Miami

Attendance: 5.997
Referee: Baharmast (USA) Sylvain Legwinski (born June 10, 1973 in Clermont-Ferrand) is a footballer playing for Fulham in the FA Premier League. ... OSCAR is an acronym for Orbital Satellite Carrying Amateur Radio. ... July 22 is the 203rd day (204th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 162 days remaining. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Australia. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia. ... The Miami Orange Bowl is a stadium in the City of Miami, Florida, near downtown. ... Nickname: The Magic City Location in Miami-Dade County and the state of Florida. ... Esfandiar Baharmast (born March 11, 1954) is a retired football (soccer) referee from the United States, best known for supervising two matches during the 1998 FIFA World Cup held in France. ...

Tsekenis 11'
Viduka 63'
Report Al-Kilaiwi 37'

July 24, 1996
19:00
Spain 3–2 Australia Citrus Bowl, Orlando

Attendance: 12.050
Referee: Dallas (SCO) Mark Anthony Viduka [] (born October 9, 1975 in Melbourne) is an Australian football (soccer) striker of Croatian and Ukrainian descent. ... July 24 is the 205th day (206th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 160 days remaining. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Spain. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Australia. ... The Florida Citrus Bowl (official name is Orlando-Orange County Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium) is a stadium in Orlando, Florida, USA, built for American football and currently seats over 65,000. ... Nickname: The City Beautiful, O-Town, 407 Location in Orange County and the state of Florida. ... Hugh Dallas MBE (born in Motherwell, Scotland) is a former Scottish football referee. ...

Raúl 40'
Santi 86'
Raúl 90'
Report Vidmar 3'
Vidmar 12'

July 24, 1996
19:00
France 2–1 Saudi Arabia Orange Bowl, Miami

Attendance: 4.615
Referee: Archundia (MEX) Raúl González Blanco, usually referred to simply as Raúl, (born June 27, 1977) is a Spanish football forward. ... Santi is the name of the upcoming studio album of The Academy Is. ... Raúl González Blanco, usually referred to simply as Raúl, (born June 27, 1977) is a Spanish football forward. ... Aurelio Vidmar (born February 3, 1967 in Adelaide) is an Australian football (soccer) player of Slovenian origin. ... Aurelio Vidmar (born February 3, 1967 in Adelaide) is an Australian football (soccer) player of Slovenian origin. ... July 24 is the 205th day (206th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 160 days remaining. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_France. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia. ... The Miami Orange Bowl is a stadium in the City of Miami, Florida, near downtown. ... Nickname: The Magic City Location in Miami-Dade County and the state of Florida. ... Benito Armando Archundia Téllez (born March 21, 1966) a Mexican, known as Benito Archundia, is a football referee. ...

Maurice 20' (pen)
Sibierski 49'
Report Amin 26'

Florian Maurice (born 20 January 1974) is a French former football player, who played as a striker, and most notably won the 1998 Coupe de France and Coupe de la Ligue with French team Paris Saint-Germain. ... Bonaventure Kalou of the Ivory Coast takes a penalty against Dragoslav Jevrić of S&M during the 2006 World Cup. ... Antoine Sibierski (born August 5, 1974 in Lille) is a French football player who currently plays for Newcastle United. ...

Group C

Pld W D L GF GA Pts
Flag of Mexico Mexico 3 1 2 0 2 1 5
Ghana 3 1 1 1 4 4 4
Korea Republic 3 1 1 1 2 2 4
Italy 3 1 0 2 4 5 3
July 21, 1996
12.00
Korea Republic 1–0 Ghana RFK Stadium, Washington, D.C.

Attendance: 45.946
Referee: Lennie (AUS) Image File history File links Flag_of_Mexico. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Ghana. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_South_Korea_(bordered). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Italy. ... July 21 is the 202nd day (203rd in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 163 days remaining. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_South_Korea_(bordered). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Ghana. ... Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium, informally known as RFK Stadium, is a sports stadium that opened in 1961. ... Nickname: DC, The District Motto: Justitia Omnibus (Justice for All) Location of Washington, D.C., in relation to the states Maryland and Virginia Coordinates: Country United States Federal District District of Columbia Government  - Mayor Adrian M. Fenty (D)  - City Council Chairperson: Vincent C. Gray (D) Ward 1: Jim Graham (D... Edward Lennie (born October 5, 1959). ...

Yoon Jong-Hwan 41' (pen) Report

July 21, 1996
17.00
Mexico 1–0 Italy Legion Field, Birmingham

Attendance: 44.211
Referee: Dallas (SCO) Bonaventure Kalou of the Ivory Coast takes a penalty against Dragoslav Jevrić of S&M during the 2006 World Cup. ... July 21 is the 202nd day (203rd in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 163 days remaining. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Mexico. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Italy. ... Legion Field is a large stadium in Birmingham, Alabama primarily designed to be used as a venue for American football, but is occasionally used for other large outdoor events. ... Nickname: The Magic City, Pittsburgh of the South, BHam, The Ham Location in Jefferson County in the state of Alabama Coordinates: Country United States State Alabama County Jefferson, Shelby  - Mayor Bernard Kincaid (D) Area    - City  151. ... Hugh Dallas MBE (born in Motherwell, Scotland) is a former Scottish football referee. ...

Palencia 83' Report

July 23, 1996
20.00
Mexico 0–0 Korea Republic Legion Field, Birmingham

Attendance: 26.111
Referee: Bouchardeau (NGR) Juan Francisco Palencia Hernández (born April 28, 1973 in Mexico City) is a Mexican football player, specializing as both a midfielder and striker, currently playing for UNAM Pumas in the Primera División de México. ... July 23 is the 204th day (205th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 161 days remaining. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Mexico. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_South_Korea_(bordered). ... Legion Field is a large stadium in Birmingham, Alabama primarily designed to be used as a venue for American football, but is occasionally used for other large outdoor events. ... Nickname: The Magic City, Pittsburgh of the South, BHam, The Ham Location in Jefferson County in the state of Alabama Coordinates: Country United States State Alabama County Jefferson, Shelby  - Mayor Bernard Kincaid (D) Area    - City  151. ...

Report

July 23, 1996
21.00
Ghana 3–2 Italy RFK Stadium, Washington, D.C.

Attendance: 27.849
Referee: Garcia Aranda (ESP) July 23 is the 204th day (205th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 161 days remaining. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Ghana. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Italy. ... Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium, informally known as RFK Stadium, is a sports stadium that opened in 1961. ... Nickname: DC, The District Motto: Justitia Omnibus (Justice for All) Location of Washington, D.C., in relation to the states Maryland and Virginia Coordinates: Country United States Federal District District of Columbia Government  - Mayor Adrian M. Fenty (D)  - City Council Chairperson: Vincent C. Gray (D) Ward 1: Jim Graham (D... José Maria Garcia Aranda (born March 3, 1956 in Madrid) is a retired football (soccer) referee from Spain, best known for supervising three matches during the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France. ...

Sabah 15'
Ahinful 63' (pen)
Sabah 74'
Report Branca 8'
Branca 44'

July 25, 1996
21.00
Mexico 1–1 Ghana RFK Stadium, Washington, D.C.

Attendance: 30.237
Referee: Pereira (BRA) Christian Saba (born 29 December 1978 in Accra) is a Ghanaian footballer who plays as a defender for Bayern Munich II. He joined Bayern in 1996 alongside compatriot Emanuel Bentil. ... Augustine Ahinful (born in Accra, November 30, 1974) is a Ghanaian football (soccer) player. ... Bonaventure Kalou of the Ivory Coast takes a penalty against Dragoslav Jevrić of S&M during the 2006 World Cup. ... Christian Saba (born 29 December 1978 in Accra) is a Ghanaian footballer who plays as a defender for Bayern Munich II. He joined Bayern in 1996 alongside compatriot Emanuel Bentil. ... July 25 is the 206th day (207th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 159 days remaining. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Mexico. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Ghana. ... Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium, informally known as RFK Stadium, is a sports stadium that opened in 1961. ... Nickname: DC, The District Motto: Justitia Omnibus (Justice for All) Location of Washington, D.C., in relation to the states Maryland and Virginia Coordinates: Country United States Federal District District of Columbia Government  - Mayor Adrian M. Fenty (D)  - City Council Chairperson: Vincent C. Gray (D) Ward 1: Jim Graham (D...

Abundis 65' Report Ebenzer 44'

July 25, 1996
21.00
Italy 2–1 Korea Republic Legion Field, Birmingham

Attendance: 28.319
Referee: Ruscio (ARG) José Manuel Abundis (born 11 June 1973) is a Mexican football (soccer) forward who currently plays for the New England Revolution in Major League Soccer. ... July 25 is the 206th day (207th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 159 days remaining. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Italy. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_South_Korea_(bordered). ... Legion Field is a large stadium in Birmingham, Alabama primarily designed to be used as a venue for American football, but is occasionally used for other large outdoor events. ... Nickname: The Magic City, Pittsburgh of the South, BHam, The Ham Location in Jefferson County in the state of Alabama Coordinates: Country United States State Alabama County Jefferson, Shelby  - Mayor Bernard Kincaid (D) Area    - City  151. ...

Branca 24'
Branca 82'
Report Lee Ki-Hyung 62'

Lee Ki-Hyung (이기형) (born 28 September 1974) is a football player from South Korea who plays as a defender. ...

Group D

Pld W D L GF GA Pts
Brazil 3 2 0 1 4 2 6
Nigeria 3 2 0 1 3 1 6
Japan 3 2 0 1 4 4 6
Hungary 3 0 0 3 3 7 0
July 21, 1996
18:30
Japan 1–0 Brazil Orange Bowl, Miami

Attendance: 46.713
Referee: Archundia (MEX) Image File history File links Flag_of_Brazil. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Nigeria. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Japan_(bordered). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Hungary. ... July 21 is the 202nd day (203rd in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 163 days remaining. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Japan_(bordered). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Brazil. ... The Miami Orange Bowl is a stadium in the City of Miami, Florida, near downtown. ... Nickname: The Magic City Location in Miami-Dade County and the state of Florida. ... Benito Armando Archundia Téllez (born March 21, 1966) a Mexican, known as Benito Archundia, is a football referee. ...

Ito 72' Report

July 21, 1996
18:30
Nigeria 1–0 Hungary Citrus Bowl, Orlando

Attendance: 25.303
Referee: Un-Prasert (THA) Teruyoshi Ito (born 31 August 1974 in Shizuoka) is a Japanese football midfielder. ... July 21 is the 202nd day (203rd in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 163 days remaining. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Nigeria. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Hungary. ... The Florida Citrus Bowl (official name is Orlando-Orange County Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium) is a stadium in Orlando, Florida, USA, built for American football and currently seats over 65,000. ... Nickname: The City Beautiful, O-Town, 407 Location in Orange County and the state of Florida. ... Pirom Un-Prasert (born November 16, 1953) is a retired international football referee from Thailand, best known for refereeing two matches in the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France. ...

Kanu 44' Report

July 23, 1996
20:30
Brazil 3–1 Hungary Orange Bowl, Miami

Attendance: 34.871
Referee: Al-Ghandour (EGY) Nwankwo Kanu (born August 1, 1976 in Owerri, Nigeria), usually known simply as Kanu, is a professional footballer who plays as a striker for the Nigerian national team and for English club Portsmouth. ... July 23 is the 204th day (205th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 161 days remaining. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Brazil. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Hungary. ... The Miami Orange Bowl is a stadium in the City of Miami, Florida, near downtown. ... Nickname: The Magic City Location in Miami-Dade County and the state of Florida. ... Gamal Mahmoud Ahmed Al-Ghandour (Arabic: ‎) (born June 12, 1957) is a retired football (soccer) referee from Egypt, best known for supervising at two FIFA World Cups: in 1998 (three matches) and 2002 (three matches). ...

Ronaldo 35'
Juninho 61'
Bebeto 84'
Report Madar 58'

July 23, 1996
20:30
Nigeria 2–0 Japan Citrus Bowl, Orlando

Attendance: 22.734
Referee: Collina (ITA) Ronaldo Luis Nazário de Lima (born September 22, 1976), simply known as Ronaldo, is a Brazilian professional footballer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest players to have ever played the game. ... This does not cite its references or sources. ... hacked by shephtaly hacked by turcie ... Csaba Madar (born 10 August 1974) is a Hungarian football player who currently plays for Debreceni VSC.[1] He represented the Hungarian national team at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, where Hungary failed to progress from the group stage. ... July 23 is the 204th day (205th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 161 days remaining. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Nigeria. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Japan_(bordered). ... The Florida Citrus Bowl (official name is Orlando-Orange County Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium) is a stadium in Orlando, Florida, USA, built for American football and currently seats over 65,000. ... Nickname: The City Beautiful, O-Town, 407 Location in Orange County and the state of Florida. ... Pierluigi Collina. ...

Babangida 82'
Okocha 90' (pen)
Report

July 25, 1996
21:00
Brazil 1–0 Nigeria Orange Bowl, Miami

Attendance: 55.650
Referee: Baharmast (USA) Tijjani Babangida (born September 25, 1973 in Kaduna) is a former football winger from Nigeria. ... Jay-Jay Okocha is a Nigerian midfielder. ... Bonaventure Kalou of the Ivory Coast takes a penalty against Dragoslav Jevrić of S&M during the 2006 World Cup. ... July 25 is the 206th day (207th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 159 days remaining. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Brazil. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Nigeria. ... The Miami Orange Bowl is a stadium in the City of Miami, Florida, near downtown. ... Nickname: The Magic City Location in Miami-Dade County and the state of Florida. ... Esfandiar Baharmast (born March 11, 1954) is a retired football (soccer) referee from the United States, best known for supervising two matches during the 1998 FIFA World Cup held in France. ...

Ronaldo 30' Report

July 23, 1996
21:00
Japan 3–2 Hungary Citrus Bowl, Orlando

Attendance: 20.834
Referee: Bouchardeau (NGR) Ronaldo Luis Nazário de Lima (born September 22, 1976), simply known as Ronaldo, is a Brazilian professional footballer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest players to have ever played the game. ... July 23 is the 204th day (205th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 161 days remaining. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Japan_(bordered). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Hungary. ... The Florida Citrus Bowl (official name is Orlando-Orange County Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium) is a stadium in Orlando, Florida, USA, built for American football and currently seats over 65,000. ... Nickname: The City Beautiful, O-Town, 407 Location in Orange County and the state of Florida. ...

Maezono 39' (pen)
Uemura 90'
Maezono 91'
Report Sandor 2'
Madar 48'

Masakiyo Maezono (born 29 October 1973) is a retired Japanese football player. ... Bonaventure Kalou of the Ivory Coast takes a penalty against Dragoslav Jevrić of S&M during the 2006 World Cup. ... Kenichi Uemura (born 22 April 1974 in Fukuyama, Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan) is a Japanese football player who was capped 4 times for Japan national football team. ... Masakiyo Maezono (born 29 October 1973) is a retired Japanese football player. ... Tamás Sándor (born 20 June 1974) is a Hungarian football player who currently plays for Debreceni VSC.[1] Tamás Sándor began his career in his hometown team Debreceni VSC in 1991 and played for the side till 1997 when he joined italian side Torino Calcio where... Csaba Madar (born 10 August 1974) is a Hungarian football player who currently plays for Debreceni VSC.[1] He represented the Hungarian national team at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, where Hungary failed to progress from the group stage. ...

Bracket

Quarter finals Semi finals Final
                   
July 27 - Miami        
  Portugal  2
July 30 - Athens, Georgia
  France  1  
  Portugal  0
July 27 - Birmingham
    Argentina  2  
  Argentina  4
August 3 - Athens
  Spain  0  
  Nigeria  3
July 28 - Birmingham
    Argentina  2
  Mexico  0
July 31 - Athens, Georgia
  Nigeria  2  
  Nigeria  4 Third place
July 28 - Miami
    Brazil  3  
  Brazil  4   Brazil  5
  Ghana  2     Portugal  0
August 2 - Athens

July 27 is the 208th day (209th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 157 days remaining. ... Nickname: The Magic City Location in Miami-Dade County and the state of Florida. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Portugal. ... July 30 is the 211th day (212th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 154 days remaining. ... Athens is a city in Clarke County, Georgia, U.S., in the northeastern part of the state, at the eastern terminus of Georgia 316. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_France. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Portugal. ... July 27 is the 208th day (209th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 157 days remaining. ... Nickname: The Magic City, Pittsburgh of the South, BHam, The Ham Location in Jefferson County in the state of Alabama Coordinates: Country United States State Alabama County Jefferson, Shelby  - Mayor Bernard Kincaid (D) Area    - City  151. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Argentina. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Argentina. ... August 3 is the 215th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (216th in leap years), with 150 days remaining. ... Athens is a city in Clarke County, Georgia, U.S., in the northeastern part of the state, at the eastern terminus of Georgia 316. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Spain. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Nigeria. ... July 28 is the 209th day (210th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 156 days remaining. ... Nickname: The Magic City, Pittsburgh of the South, BHam, The Ham Location in Jefferson County in the state of Alabama Coordinates: Country United States State Alabama County Jefferson, Shelby  - Mayor Bernard Kincaid (D) Area    - City  151. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Argentina. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Mexico. ... July 31 is the 212th day (213th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 153 days remaining. ... Athens is a city in Clarke County, Georgia, U.S., in the northeastern part of the state, at the eastern terminus of Georgia 316. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Nigeria. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Nigeria. ... July 28 is the 209th day (210th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 156 days remaining. ... Nickname: The Magic City Location in Miami-Dade County and the state of Florida. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Brazil. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Brazil. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Brazil. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Ghana. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Portugal. ... August 2 is the 214th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (215th in leap years), with 151 days remaining. ... Athens is a city in Clarke County, Georgia, U.S., in the northeastern part of the state, at the eastern terminus of Georgia 316. ...

Quarter-finals

July 27, 1996
18:00
Portugal 2–1 (AET) France Orange Bowl, Miami

Attendance: 22.339
Referee: Collina (ITA) July 27 is the 208th day (209th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 157 days remaining. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Portugal. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_France. ... The Miami Orange Bowl is a stadium in the City of Miami, Florida, near downtown. ... Nickname: The Magic City Location in Miami-Dade County and the state of Florida. ... Pierluigi Collina. ...

Nuno Capucho 7'
Calado 105'
(pen and golden goal)
Report Maurice 49'

July 27, 1996
19:30
Argentina 4–0 Spain Legion Field, Birmingham

Attendance: 43.507
Referee: Al-Ghandour (EGY) Nuno Fernando Gonçalves da Rocha (born 21 February 1972), commonly known as Capucho (pron. ... Bonaventure Kalou of the Ivory Coast takes a penalty against Dragoslav Jevrić of S&M during the 2006 World Cup. ... The golden goal was a method used in football (soccer) to decide the result of games in elimination matches which end in a draw after the end of ordinary time (90 minutes). ... Florian Maurice (born 20 January 1974) is a French former football player, who played as a striker, and most notably won the 1998 Coupe de France and Coupe de la Ligue with French team Paris Saint-Germain. ... July 27 is the 208th day (209th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 157 days remaining. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Argentina. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Spain. ... Legion Field is a large stadium in Birmingham, Alabama primarily designed to be used as a venue for American football, but is occasionally used for other large outdoor events. ... Nickname: The Magic City, Pittsburgh of the South, BHam, The Ham Location in Jefferson County in the state of Alabama Coordinates: Country United States State Alabama County Jefferson, Shelby  - Mayor Bernard Kincaid (D) Area    - City  151. ... Gamal Mahmoud Ahmed Al-Ghandour (Arabic: ‎) (born June 12, 1957) is a retired football (soccer) referee from Egypt, best known for supervising at two FIFA World Cups: in 1998 (three matches) and 2002 (three matches). ...

Crespo 47'
Aranzábal 52' (own goal)
C. López 66'
Crespo 88'
Report

July 28, 1996
16:00
Mexico 0–2 Nigeria Legion Field, Birmingham

Attendance: 44.788
Referee: Al-Muhanna (KSA) Hernán Jorge Crespo (born July 5, 1975 in Florida, Argentina) is an Argentine international football player currently playing in the Italian Serie A for Internazionale, having signed from English Premier League champions Chelsea on a 2 year loan deal on 7 August 2006, although Chelsea have an option to... An own goal occurs in goal-scoring games when a player scores a goal that is registered against his own team. ... Claudio Javier López (born July 17, 1974 in Córdoba, Argentina) is an Argentine football striker, who currently plays for Club América in the Primera División de México. ... Hernán Jorge Crespo (born July 5, 1975 in Florida, Argentina) is an Argentine international football player currently playing in the Italian Serie A for Internazionale, having signed from English Premier League champions Chelsea on a 2 year loan deal on 7 August 2006, although Chelsea have an option to... July 28 is the 209th day (210th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 156 days remaining. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Mexico. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Nigeria. ... Legion Field is a large stadium in Birmingham, Alabama primarily designed to be used as a venue for American football, but is occasionally used for other large outdoor events. ... Nickname: The Magic City, Pittsburgh of the South, BHam, The Ham Location in Jefferson County in the state of Alabama Coordinates: Country United States State Alabama County Jefferson, Shelby  - Mayor Bernard Kincaid (D) Area    - City  151. ...

Report Okocha 20'
C. Babayaro 84'

July 28, 1996
18:00
Brazil 4–2 Ghana Orange Bowl, Miami

Attendance: 45.257
Referee: Un-Prasert (THA) Jay-Jay Okocha is a Nigerian midfielder. ... Celestine Babayaro (born August 29, 1978 in Kaduna, Nigeria) is a footballer who plays left-back and is currently contracted to Newcastle United of the English Premiership. ... July 28 is the 209th day (210th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 156 days remaining. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Brazil. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Ghana. ... The Miami Orange Bowl is a stadium in the City of Miami, Florida, near downtown. ... Nickname: The Magic City Location in Miami-Dade County and the state of Florida. ... Pirom Un-Prasert (born November 16, 1953) is a retired international football referee from Thailand, best known for refereeing two matches in the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France. ...

Duoduo 18' (own goal)
Ronaldo 56'
Ronaldo 62'
Bebeto 72'
Report Akonnor 23'
Aboagye 53'

An own goal occurs in goal-scoring games when a player scores a goal that is registered against his own team. ... Ronaldo Luis Nazário de Lima (born September 22, 1976), simply known as Ronaldo, is a Brazilian professional footballer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest players to have ever played the game. ... Ronaldo Luis Nazário de Lima (born September 22, 1976), simply known as Ronaldo, is a Brazilian professional footballer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest players to have ever played the game. ... hacked by shephtaly hacked by turcie ... Charles Kwablan Akonnor (known as Charlie; born March 12, 1974 in Accra, Ghana) is a Ghanaian and German footballer. ...

Semi-finals

July 30, 1996
18:00
Portugal 0–2 Argentina Sanford Stadium, Athens

Attendance: 78.212
Referee: Baharmast (USA) July 30 is the 211th day (212th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 154 days remaining. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Portugal. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Argentina. ... Sanford Stadium is the on-campus playing venue for football at the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia. ... Athens is a city in Clarke County, Georgia, U.S., in the northeastern part of the state, at the eastern terminus of Georgia 316. ... Esfandiar Baharmast (born March 11, 1954) is a retired football (soccer) referee from the United States, best known for supervising two matches during the 1998 FIFA World Cup held in France. ...

Report Crespo 55'
Crespo 61'

July 31, 1996
18:00
Nigeria 4–3 (AET) Brazil Sanford Stadium, Athens

Attendance: 78.587
Referee: Garcia Aranda (ESP) Hernán Jorge Crespo (born July 5, 1975 in Florida, Argentina) is an Argentine international football player currently playing in the Italian Serie A for Internazionale, having signed from English Premier League champions Chelsea on a 2 year loan deal on 7 August 2006, although Chelsea have an option to... Hernán Jorge Crespo (born July 5, 1975 in Florida, Argentina) is an Argentine international football player currently playing in the Italian Serie A for Internazionale, having signed from English Premier League champions Chelsea on a 2 year loan deal on 7 August 2006, although Chelsea have an option to... July 31 is the 212th day (213th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 153 days remaining. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Nigeria. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Brazil. ... Sanford Stadium is the on-campus playing venue for football at the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia. ... Athens is a city in Clarke County, Georgia, U.S., in the northeastern part of the state, at the eastern terminus of Georgia 316. ... José Maria Garcia Aranda (born March 3, 1956 in Madrid) is a retired football (soccer) referee from Spain, best known for supervising three matches during the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France. ...

Roberto Carlos 20' (OG)
Ikpeba 78'
Kanu 90'
Kanu 94' (golden goal)
Report Flavio Conceição 1'
Bebeto 28'
Flavio Conceição 38'

Roberto Carlos, full name Roberto Carlos da Silva (born April 10, 1973, Garça, São Paulo), is a Brazilian-Spanish football wingback who has played for Real Madrid since 1996. ... An own goal occurs in goal-scoring games when a player scores a goal that is registered against his own team. ... Victor Ikpeba (born June 12, 1973 in Benin City) is a football striker from Nigeria. ... Nwankwo Kanu (born August 1, 1976 in Owerri, Nigeria), usually known simply as Kanu, is a professional footballer who plays as a striker for the Nigerian national team and for English club Portsmouth. ... Nwankwo Kanu (born August 1, 1976 in Owerri, Nigeria), usually known simply as Kanu, is a professional footballer who plays as a striker for the Nigerian national team and for English club Portsmouth. ... The golden goal was a method used in football (soccer) to decide the result of games in elimination matches which end in a draw after the end of ordinary time (90 minutes). ... Flávio da Conceição (born 13 June 1974 in Santa Maria da Serra) is a Brazilian footballer who is currently without a club. ... hacked by shephtaly hacked by turcie ... Flávio da Conceição (born 13 June 1974 in Santa Maria da Serra) is a Brazilian footballer who is currently without a club. ...

Bronze Medal game

August 2, 1996
18:00
Brazil 5–0 Portugal Sanford Stadium, Athens

Attendance: 68.173
Referee: Al-Ghandour (EGY) August 2 is the 214th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (215th in leap years), with 151 days remaining. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Brazil. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Portugal. ... Sanford Stadium is the on-campus playing venue for football at the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia. ... Athens is a city in Clarke County, Georgia, U.S., in the northeastern part of the state, at the eastern terminus of Georgia 316. ... Gamal Mahmoud Ahmed Al-Ghandour (Arabic: ‎) (born June 12, 1957) is a retired football (soccer) referee from Egypt, best known for supervising at two FIFA World Cups: in 1998 (three matches) and 2002 (three matches). ...

Ronaldo 4'
Flavio Conceição 10'
Bebeto 46'
Bebeto 53'
Bebeto 74'
Report

Ronaldo Luis Nazário de Lima (born September 22, 1976), simply known as Ronaldo, is a Brazilian professional footballer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest players to have ever played the game. ... Flávio da Conceição (born 13 June 1974 in Santa Maria da Serra) is a Brazilian footballer who is currently without a club. ... hacked by shephtaly hacked by turcie ... hacked by shephtaly hacked by turcie ... hacked by shephtaly hacked by turcie ...

Gold Medal game

August 3, 1996
15:45
Nigeria 3–2 Argentina Sanford Stadium, Athens

Attendance: 86.117
Referee: Collina (ITA) August 3 is the 215th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (216th in leap years), with 150 days remaining. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Nigeria. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Argentina. ... Sanford Stadium is the on-campus playing venue for football at the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia. ... Athens is a city in Clarke County, Georgia, U.S., in the northeastern part of the state, at the eastern terminus of Georgia 316. ... Pierluigi Collina. ...

Babayaro 28'
Amokachi 74'
Amunike 90'
Report López 3'
Crespo 50'

Celestine Babayaro (born August 29, 1978 in Kaduna, Nigeria) is a footballer who plays left-back and is currently contracted to Newcastle United of the English Premiership. ... Daniel Owefin Amokachi (born December 30, 1972 in Kaduna) is a former football striker from Nigeria. ... Emmanuel Amuneke (born December 25, 1970 in Eze Obodo) is a former football midfielder from Nigeria. ... Claudio Javier López (born July 17, 1974 in Córdoba, Argentina) is an Argentine football striker, who currently plays for Club América in the Primera División de México. ... Hernán Jorge Crespo (born July 5, 1975 in Florida, Argentina) is an Argentine international football player currently playing in the Italian Serie A for Internazionale, having signed from English Premier League champions Chelsea on a 2 year loan deal on 7 August 2006, although Chelsea have an option to...

Women's competition

Qualification

The following eight teams qualified for the 1996 Olympics football tournament:

  • Hosting nation

Asian Football Confederation Logo The 46 member Asian Football Confederation (AFC) is the governing body of football in Asia, excluding Cyprus and Israel. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Peoples_Republic_of_China. ... First International - Largest win - Worst defeat - World Cup Appearances Best result - Olympic Games Appearances Best result - - Appearances Best result - edit The China womens national football team represents the Peoples Republic of China in international womens football. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Japan_(bordered). ... CONMEBOL or CSF (CONfederación sudaMEricana de FútBOL, South American Football Confederation) is the governing body of football in most of South America. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Brazil. ... The Union of European Football Associations, almost always referred to by the acronym UEFA (pronounced (you-AY-fuh) or (oo-Ay-fuh) or ), is the administrative and controlling body for European football. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Denmark. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Germany. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Norway. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Sweden. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ...

Match officials

North and Central America
  • Sonia Denoncourt
South America
  • Flag of Brazil Claudia Vasconcelos
Europe
  • Flag of Sweden Ingrid Jonsson
  • Flag of Norway Bente Skogvang

Image File history File links Flag_of_Canada_(bordered). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Brazil. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Sweden. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Norway. ...

Medal winners

Gold Gold Medal USA

Mary Harvey
Cindy Parlow
Carla Overbeck
Tiffany Roberts
Brandi Chastain
Staci Wilson
Shannon MacMillan
Mia Hamm
Michelle Akers-Stahl
Julie Foudy
Carin Gabarra
Kristine Lilly
Joy Fawcett
Tisha Venturini
Tiffeny Milbrett
Briana Scurry
Coach: Tony Di Cicco Image File history File links Med_1. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Lady Mary Dering (née Harvey) ( September 3, 1629–1704) was an English composer. ... Cindy Parlow (born May 8, 1978) is an American professional soccer player. ... Carla Werden Overbeck (born May 9, 1968, Pasadena, California) is an American soccer player and longtime member and captain of the United States womens national soccer team. ... Brandi Chastain (born July 21, 1968) is a former soccer player who was on the U.S. womens national soccer team from 1991 to 2004 and also the San Jose CyberRays of the WUSA (2001-2003). ... Shannon MacMillan is an American professional soccer player. ... Mia Hamm-Garciaparra (born Mariel Margaret Hamm on March 17, 1972 in Selma, Alabama) is a former American soccer player. ... Michelle Akers (born February 1, 1966 in Santa Clara, California) was a leading American soccer player and played on the historic 1999 Womens World Cup victory by the U.S.. She is a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame. ... Julie Maurine Foudy (born January 23, 1971 in San Diego, California) was a midfielder for the United States womens national soccer team from 1987 through 2004. ... Carin Jennings-Gabarra, born 9 January 1965, is a former United States womens national soccer team player and the current womens soccer coach at the United States Naval Academy. ... Kristine Marie Lilly (born July 22, 1971 in New York City) is an American soccer player, who has been a fixture on the U.S. womens national team since 1987. ... Joy Lynn Fawcett (born February 8, 1968) is an American professional soccer player. ... Tiffeny Carleen Milbrett (born October 23, 1972) is a womens soccer player who was born in Portland, Oregon. ... OF NOTE: A brilliant six-save match against Brazil in the semifinal was crucial in the championship run . ...

Silver Silver Medal China PR

Zhong Honglian
Wang Liping
Fan Yunjie
Yu Hongqi
Xie Huilin
Zhaz Lihong
Wei Haiying
Shui Qingxia
Sun Wen
Liu Ailing
Sun Qingmei
Wen Lirong
Liu Ying
Chen Yufeng
Shi Guihong
Gao Hong
Coach: Ma Yuanan Image File history File links Med_2. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Peoples_Republic_of_China. ... First International - Largest win - Worst defeat - World Cup Appearances Best result - Olympic Games Appearances Best result - - Appearances Best result - edit The China womens national football team represents the Peoples Republic of China in international womens football. ... Sun Wen (孙雯) (born April 6, 1973 in Shanghai, China) is a well-known female Chinese football (soccer) player. ...

Bronze Bronze Medal Norway

Bente Nordby
Agnete Carlsen
Gro Espeseth
Nina Nymark Andersen
Merete Myklebust
Hege Riise
Anne Nymark Andersen
Heidi Støre
Marianne Pettersen
Linda Medalen
Brit Sandaune
Kjersti Thun
Tina Svensson
Tone Haugen
Trine Tangeraas
Ann Kristin Aarønes
Tone Gunn Frustøl
Reidun Seth
Ingrid Sternhoff
Coach: Even Pellerud Image File history File links Med_3. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Norway. ... Hege Riise (Ree-see) is a soccer player born in 1969 in Lorenskog, Norway. ... Marianne Pettersen (born December 4, 1975 in Oslo) is a Norwegian former footballer. ... Linda Medalen (born June 17, 1965) is a Norwegian footballer. ... Ann Kristin Aarønes (born in Ålesund, Norway, January 19, 1973) is a Norwegian football (soccer) player. ...

Preliminary Round

Group E

Pld W D L GF GA Pts
China PR 3 2 1 0 7 1 7
USA 3 2 1 0 5 1 7
Sweden 3 1 0 2 4 5 3
Denmark 3 0 0 3 2 11 0
July 21, 1996
16:00
USA 3–0 Denmark Citrus Bowl, Orlando

Attendance: 25.303
Referee: Vasconcelos (BRA) Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Peoples_Republic_of_China. ... First International - Largest win - Worst defeat - World Cup Appearances Best result - Olympic Games Appearances Best result - - Appearances Best result - edit The China womens national football team represents the Peoples Republic of China in international womens football. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Sweden. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Denmark. ... July 21 is the 202nd day (203rd in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 163 days remaining. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Denmark. ... The Florida Citrus Bowl (official name is Orlando-Orange County Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium) is a stadium in Orlando, Florida, USA, built for American football and currently seats over 65,000. ... Nickname: The City Beautiful, O-Town, 407 Location in Orange County and the state of Florida. ...

Venturini 37'
Hamm 41'
Milbrett 49'
Report

July 21, 1996
16:00
Sweden 0–2 China PR Orange Bowl, Miami

Attendance: 47.624
Referee: Al-Ghandour (EGY) Mia Hamm-Garciaparra (born Mariel Margaret Hamm on March 17, 1972 in Selma, Alabama) is a former American soccer player. ... Tiffeny Carleen Milbrett (born October 23, 1972) is a womens soccer player who was born in Portland, Oregon. ... July 21 is the 202nd day (203rd in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 163 days remaining. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Sweden. ... First International - Largest win - Worst defeat - World Cup Appearances Best result - Olympic Games Appearances Best result - - Appearances Best result - edit The China womens national football team represents the Peoples Republic of China in international womens football. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Peoples_Republic_of_China. ... The Orange Bowl can refer to: The Orange Bowl Stadium in Miami, Florida. ... Nickname: The Magic City Location in Miami-Dade County and the state of Florida. ... Gamal Mahmoud Ahmed Al-Ghandour (Arabic: ‎) (born June 12, 1957) is a retired football (soccer) referee from Egypt, best known for supervising at two FIFA World Cups: in 1998 (three matches) and 2002 (three matches). ...

Report Guihong 31'
Lihong 49'

July 23, 1996
18:00
USA 2–1 Sweden Citrus Bowl, Orlando

Attendance: 28.000
Referee: Skogvang (NOR) July 23 is the 204th day (205th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 161 days remaining. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Sweden. ... The Florida Citrus Bowl (official name is Orlando-Orange County Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium) is a stadium in Orlando, Florida, USA, built for American football and currently seats over 65,000. ... Nickname: The City Beautiful, O-Town, 407 Location in Orange County and the state of Florida. ...

Venturini 15'
MacMillan 62'
Report Overbeck 64' (OG)

July 23, 1996
18:00
Denmark 1–5 China PR Orange Bowl, Miami

Attendance: 34.871
Referee: Archundia (MEX) Shannon MacMillan is an American professional soccer player. ... Carla Werden Overbeck (born May 9, 1968, Pasadena, California) is an American soccer player and longtime member and captain of the United States womens national soccer team. ... An own goal occurs in goal-scoring games when a player scores a goal that is registered against his own team. ... July 23 is the 204th day (205th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 161 days remaining. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Denmark. ... First International - Largest win - Worst defeat - World Cup Appearances Best result - Olympic Games Appearances Best result - - Appearances Best result - edit The China womens national football team represents the Peoples Republic of China in international womens football. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Peoples_Republic_of_China. ... The Orange Bowl can refer to: The Orange Bowl Stadium in Miami, Florida. ... Nickname: The Magic City Location in Miami-Dade County and the state of Florida. ... Benito Armando Archundia Téllez (born March 21, 1966) a Mexican, known as Benito Archundia, is a football referee. ...

Madsen 55' Report Guihong 10'
Alling 15'
Qingmei 29', 59'
Yunjie 36'

July 25, 1996
18:00
USA 0–0 China PR Orange Bowl, Miami

Attendance: 55.650
Referee: Collina (ITA) July 25 is the 206th day (207th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 159 days remaining. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Peoples_Republic_of_China. ... First International - Largest win - Worst defeat - World Cup Appearances Best result - Olympic Games Appearances Best result - - Appearances Best result - edit The China womens national football team represents the Peoples Republic of China in international womens football. ... The Orange Bowl can refer to: The Orange Bowl Stadium in Miami, Florida. ... Nickname: The Magic City Location in Miami-Dade County and the state of Florida. ... Pierluigi Collina. ...

Report

July 25, 1996
18:00
Denmark 1–3 Sweden Citrus Bowl, Orlando

Attendance: 17.020
Referee: Vasconcelos (BRA) July 25 is the 206th day (207th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 159 days remaining. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Denmark. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Sweden. ... The Florida Citrus Bowl (official name is Orlando-Orange County Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium) is a stadium in Orlando, Florida, USA, built for American football and currently seats over 65,000. ... Nickname: The City Beautiful, O-Town, 407 Location in Orange County and the state of Florida. ...

Jensen 90' Report Swedberg 62', 68'
Visekull 76'

Group F

Pld W D L GF GA Pts
Norway 3 2 1 0 9 4 7
Brazil 3 1 2 0 5 3 5
Germany 3 1 1 1 6 6 4
Japan 3 0 0 3 2 9 0
July 21, 1996
15:00
Norway 2–2 Brazil Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium, Washington

'Attendance: 45.946
Referee: Aranda (ESP) Image File history File links Flag_of_Norway. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Brazil. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Germany. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Japan_(bordered). ... July 21 is the 202nd day (203rd in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 163 days remaining. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Norway. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Brazil. ... Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium, informally known as RFK Stadium (or just RFK), is a professional sports stadium in the United States. ... Nickname: DC, The District Motto: Justitia Omnibus (Justice for All) Location of Washington, D.C., in relation to the states Maryland and Virginia Coordinates: Country United States Federal District District of Columbia Government  - Mayor Adrian M. Fenty (D)  - City Council Chairperson: Vincent C. Gray (D) Ward 1: Jim Graham (D... José Maria Garcia Aranda (born March 3, 1956 in Madrid) is a retired football (soccer) referee from Spain, best known for supervising three matches during the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France. ...

Medalen 32'
Aarønes 68'
Report Pretinha 57', 89'

July 21, 1996
13:30
Germany 3–2 Japan Legion Field, Birmingham

Attendance: 44.211
Referee: Denoncourt (CAN) Linda Medalen (born June 17, 1965) is a Norwegian footballer. ... Ann Kristin Aarønes (born in Ã…lesund, Norway, January 19, 1973) is a Norwegian football (soccer) player. ... July 21 is the 202nd day (203rd in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 163 days remaining. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Germany. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Japan_(bordered). ... Legion Field is a large stadium in Birmingham, Alabama primarily designed to be used as a venue for American football, but is occasionally used for other large outdoor events. ... Nickname: The Magic City, Pittsburgh of the South, BHam, The Ham Location in Jefferson County in the state of Alabama Coordinates: Country United States State Alabama County Jefferson, Shelby  - Mayor Bernard Kincaid (D) Area    - City  151. ...

Wiegmann 5'
Tomei 29' (OG)
Möhr 52'
Report Kioka 18'
Noda 33'

July 23, 1996
18:30
Norway 3–2 Germany Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium, Washington

Attendance: 28.000
Referee: Lennie (AUS) An own goal occurs in goal-scoring games when a player scores a goal that is registered against his own team. ... July 23 is the 204th day (205th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 161 days remaining. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Norway. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Germany. ... Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium, informally known as RFK Stadium (or just RFK), is a professional sports stadium in the United States. ... Nickname: DC, The District Motto: Justitia Omnibus (Justice for All) Location of Washington, D.C., in relation to the states Maryland and Virginia Coordinates: Country United States Federal District District of Columbia Government  - Mayor Adrian M. Fenty (D)  - City Council Chairperson: Vincent C. Gray (D) Ward 1: Jim Graham (D... Edward Lennie (born October 5, 1959). ...

Aarønes 5'
Medalen 34'
Riise 65'
Report Wiegmann 32'
Prinz 62'

July 23, 1996
16:30
Brazil 2–0 Japan Legion Field, Birmingham

Attendance: 26.111
Referee: Jonsson (SWE) Ann Kristin Aarønes (born in Ã…lesund, Norway, January 19, 1973) is a Norwegian football (soccer) player. ... Linda Medalen (born June 17, 1965) is a Norwegian footballer. ... Hege Riise (Ree-see) is a soccer player born in 1969 in Lorenskog, Norway. ... Birgit Prinz (born October 25, 1977) is a German international womens football player. ... July 23 is the 204th day (205th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 161 days remaining. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Brazil. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Japan_(bordered). ... Legion Field is a large stadium in Birmingham, Alabama primarily designed to be used as a venue for American football, but is occasionally used for other large outdoor events. ... Nickname: The Magic City, Pittsburgh of the South, BHam, The Ham Location in Jefferson County in the state of Alabama Coordinates: Country United States State Alabama County Jefferson, Shelby  - Mayor Bernard Kincaid (D) Area    - City  151. ...

Katia 68'
Pretinha 78'
Report

July 25, 1996
18:30
Norway 4–0 Japan Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium, Washington

Attendance: 30.237
Referee: Mehanna (KSA) Katia may refer to: In music: Katia and Marielle Labèque, one of the worlds most famous piano duos Katia Ricciarelli, Italian soprano In modelling: Katia Corriveau, Canadian model Katia Zygouli, Greek super model who is well known in the International Model scene In sports: Katia Pisetsky, Isreali individual... July 25 is the 206th day (207th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 159 days remaining. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Norway. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Japan_(bordered). ... Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium, informally known as RFK Stadium (or just RFK), is a professional sports stadium in the United States. ... Nickname: DC, The District Motto: Justitia Omnibus (Justice for All) Location of Washington, D.C., in relation to the states Maryland and Virginia Coordinates: Country United States Federal District District of Columbia Government  - Mayor Adrian M. Fenty (D)  - City Council Chairperson: Vincent C. Gray (D) Ward 1: Jim Graham (D...

Pettersen 25', 86'
Medalen 60'
Tangeraas 74'
Report

July 25, 1996
18:30
Germany 1–1 Brazil Legion Field, Birmingham

Attendance: 28.319
Referee: Denoncourt (CAN) Marianne Pettersen (born December 4, 1975 in Oslo) is a Norwegian former footballer. ... Linda Medalen (born June 17, 1965) is a Norwegian footballer. ... July 25 is the 206th day (207th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 159 days remaining. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Germany. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Brazil. ... Legion Field is a large stadium in Birmingham, Alabama primarily designed to be used as a venue for American football, but is occasionally used for other large outdoor events. ... Nickname: The Magic City, Pittsburgh of the South, BHam, The Ham Location in Jefferson County in the state of Alabama Coordinates: Country United States State Alabama County Jefferson, Shelby  - Mayor Bernard Kincaid (D) Area    - City  151. ...

Wunderlich 4' Report Sissi 53'

Sisleide do Amor Lima (born June 2, 1967), best known by her nickname Sissi, is a retired Brazilian football player, and a former member of the Brazil womens national football team. ...

Knockout stages

  Semi finals Finals
             
July 28 - Athens, Georgia
  China PR 3  
  Brazil 2  
 
August 1 - Athens
      China PR 1
    USA 2
 
 
Third place
July 28 - Athens, Georgia August 1 - Athens
  Norway 1   Brazil  0
  USA 2     Norway  2

July 28 is the 209th day (210th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 156 days remaining. ... Athens is a city in Clarke County, Georgia, U.S., in the northeastern part of the state, at the eastern terminus of Georgia 316. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Peoples_Republic_of_China. ... First International - Largest win - Worst defeat - World Cup Appearances Best result - Olympic Games Appearances Best result - - Appearances Best result - edit The China womens national football team represents the Peoples Republic of China in international womens football. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Brazil. ... August 1 is the 213th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (214th in leap years), with 152 days remaining. ... Athens is a city in Clarke County, Georgia, U.S., in the northeastern part of the state, at the eastern terminus of Georgia 316. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Peoples_Republic_of_China. ... First International - Largest win - Worst defeat - World Cup Appearances Best result - Olympic Games Appearances Best result - - Appearances Best result - edit The China womens national football team represents the Peoples Republic of China in international womens football. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... July 28 is the 209th day (210th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 156 days remaining. ... Athens is a city in Clarke County, Georgia, U.S., in the northeastern part of the state, at the eastern terminus of Georgia 316. ... August 1 is the 213th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (214th in leap years), with 152 days remaining. ... Athens is a city in Clarke County, Georgia, U.S., in the northeastern part of the state, at the eastern terminus of Georgia 316. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Norway. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Brazil. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Norway. ...

Semi-finals

July 28, 1996
15:00
China PR 3–2 Brazil Sanford Stadium, Athens

Attendance: 64.196
Referee: Jonsson (SWE) July is the seventh month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of seven Gregorian months with the length of 31 days. ... For other uses, see number 28. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... First International - Largest win - Worst defeat - World Cup Appearances Best result - Olympic Games Appearances Best result - - Appearances Best result - edit The China womens national football team represents the Peoples Republic of China in international womens football. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Peoples_Republic_of_China. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Brazil. ... Sanford Stadium is the on-campus playing venue for football at the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia. ... Athens is a city in Clarke County, Georgia, U.S., in the northeastern part of the state, at the eastern terminus of Georgia 316. ...

Qingmei 5'
Haying 83', 91'
Report Roseli 67'
Pretinha 73'

July 28, 1996
17:30
Norway 1–2 (AET) USA Sanford Stadium, Athens

Attendance: 64.196
Referee: Denoncourt (CAN) July 28 is the 209th day (210th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 156 days remaining. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Norway. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Sanford Stadium is the on-campus playing venue for football at the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia. ... Athens is a city in Clarke County, Georgia, U.S., in the northeastern part of the state, at the eastern terminus of Georgia 316. ...

Medalen 18' Report Akers 78' (pen)
MacMillan 100'

Linda Medalen (born June 17, 1965) is a Norwegian footballer. ... Michelle Akers (born February 1, 1966 in Santa Clara, California) was a leading American soccer player and played on the historic 1999 Womens World Cup victory by the U.S.. She is a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame. ... Bonaventure Kalou of the Ivory Coast takes a penalty against Dragoslav Jevrić of S&M during the 2006 World Cup. ... Shannon MacMillan is an American professional soccer player. ...

Bronze Medal game

August 1, 1996
18:00
Brazil 0–2 Norway Sanford Stadium, Athens

Attendance: 76.489
Referee: Jonsson (SWE) August 1 is the 213th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (214th in leap years), with 152 days remaining. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Brazil. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Norway. ... Sanford Stadium is the on-campus playing venue for football at the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia. ... Athens is a city in Clarke County, Georgia, U.S., in the northeastern part of the state, at the eastern terminus of Georgia 316. ...

Report Aarønes 21', 25'

Ann Kristin Aarønes (born in Ålesund, Norway, January 19, 1973) is a Norwegian football (soccer) player. ...

Gold Medal game

August 1, 1996
20:30
China PR 1–2 USA Sanford Stadium, Athens

Attendance: 76.489
Referee: Skogvang (NOR) August 1 is the 213th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (214th in leap years), with 152 days remaining. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Peoples_Republic_of_China. ... First International - Largest win - Worst defeat - World Cup Appearances Best result - Olympic Games Appearances Best result - - Appearances Best result - edit The China womens national football team represents the Peoples Republic of China in international womens football. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Sanford Stadium is the on-campus playing venue for football at the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia. ... Athens is a city in Clarke County, Georgia, U.S., in the northeastern part of the state, at the eastern terminus of Georgia 316. ...

Wen 32' Report MacMillan 19'
Milbrett 68'

Sun Wen (孙雯) (born April 6, 1973 in Shanghai, China) is a well-known female Chinese football (soccer) player. ... Shannon MacMillan is an American professional soccer player. ... Tiffeny Carleen Milbrett (born October 23, 1972) is a womens soccer player who was born in Portland, Oregon. ...

FIFA Fair play award

Women's tournament

Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ...

Men's tournament

Image File history File links Flag_of_Argentina. ...

Top scoring teams

Men's tournament

Women's tournament

First International - Largest win - Worst defeat - World Cup Appearances Best result - Olympic Games Appearances Best result - - Appearances Best result - edit The China womens national football team represents the Peoples Republic of China in international womens football. ...

Top qualifiers

Men's tournament

Women's tournament

First International - Largest win - Worst defeat - World Cup Appearances Best result - Olympic Games Appearances Best result - - Appearances Best result - edit The China womens national football team represents the Peoples Republic of China in international womens football. ...

Topscorers men's tournament

Six goals
Five goals
Four goals
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Three goals

Image File history File links Flag_of_Argentina. ... Hernán Jorge Crespo (born July 5, 1975 in Florida, Argentina) is an Argentine international football player currently playing in the Italian Serie A for Internazionale, having signed from English Premier League champions Chelsea on a 2 year loan deal on 7 August 2006, although Chelsea have an option to... Image File history File links Flag_of_Brazil. ... hacked by shephtaly hacked by turcie ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Brazil. ... Ronaldo de Assis Moreira (born 21 March 1980 in Porto Alegre) is a Brazilian footballer, commonly known as Ronaldinho Gaúcho (due to his being from the Rio Grande do Sul state of Brazil), or simply Ronaldinho. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Italy. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Nigeria. ... Nwankwo Kanu (born August 1, 1976 in Owerri, Nigeria), usually known simply as Kanu, is a professional footballer who plays as a striker for the Nigerian national team and for English club Portsmouth. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Brazil. ... Flávio da Conceição (born 13 June 1974 in Santa Maria da Serra) is a Brazilian footballer who is currently without a club. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_France. ... Florian Maurice (born 20 January 1974) is a French former football player, who played as a striker, and most notably won the 1998 Coupe de France and Coupe de la Ligue with French team Paris Saint-Germain. ...

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Image File history File links Flag_of_Norway. ... Ann Kristin Aarønes (born in Ã…lesund, Norway, January 19, 1973) is a Norwegian football (soccer) player. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Norway. ... Linda Medalen (born June 17, 1965) is a Norwegian footballer. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Brazil. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Shannon MacMillan is an American professional soccer player. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Peoples_Republic_of_China. ... The 1996 Summer Olympics, formally known as the Games of the XXVI Olympiad and informally known as the Centennial Olympics, were held in 1996 in Atlanta, United States. ... Nickname: Hotlanta, The Big Peach, The ATL, A-Town Location in Fulton and DeKalb Counties in the state of Georgia Coordinates: Country United States State Georgia Counties Fulton, DeKalb Government  - Mayor Shirley Franklin (D) Area  - City  132. ... There were 4 Archery contests held at the 1996 Summer Olympics held in Atlanta, Georgia. ... Mens Athletics Medal Winners at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics 100 m 200 m 400 m 800 m 1500 m 5,000 m 10,000 m Marathon 110 m Hurdles 400 m Hurdles 3,000 m Steeplechase 4 x 100 m Relay 4 x 400 m 20 km Walk 50... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... The United States Olympics in Atlanta baseball team won a bronze medal. ... Final results for the Basketball competition at the 1996 Summer Olympics: Medal summary Final table, men USA Yugoslavia Lithuania Australia Greece Brazil Croatia China Argentina Puerto Rico Angola South Korea Categories: | | ... Final results for the Boxing competition at the 1996 Summer Olympics // Medals Results Light Flyweight (-48kg) First Round Beibis Mendoza, Colombia def. ... Final results for the Canoeing competition at the 1996 Summer Olympics. ... Final results for the Cycling competition at the 1996 Summer Olympics. ... Final results for the Diving competition at the 1996 Summer Olympics. ... Medals Medallists Category: ... At the 1996 Summer Olympics, ten fencing events were contested. ... At the 1996 Summer Olympics, two different gymnastics disciplines were contested: Artistic gymnastics and Rhythmic gymnastics. ... Final results for the Handball competition at the 1996 Summer Olympics. ... Final results for the Hockey competition at the 1996 Summer Olympics: Mens Medal Winners Womens Medal Winners See also Mens Hockey at the 1996 Summer Olympics (team squads) Categories: | ... Final results of Judo at the 1996 Summer Olympics. ... Modern Pentathlon at the 1996 Summer Olympics. ... Final results for the Rowing competition at the 1996 Summer Olympics. ... At the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, ten events in sailing were contested. ... Shooting at the 1996 Summer Olympics took place at the Wolf Creek Shooting Complex near Atlanta, Georgia. ... We dont have an article called Softball at the 1996 Summer Olympics Start this article Search for Softball at the 1996 Summer Olympics in. ... MENS EVENTS WOMENS EVENTS Category: ... Final results for the Synchronized Swimming competition at the 1996 Summer Olympics. ... Final results for the Table Tennis competition at the 1996 Summer Olympics: Medal Table Medal summary Categories: | ... At the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, the United States won 3 of the 4 gold medals offered. ... At the 1996 Summer Olympics, four volleyball events were contested. ... Final results for the water polo competition at the 1996 Summer Olympics: Categories: | ... The weightlifting competition at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta consisted of ten weight classes, all for men only. ... Final results for the Wrestling competition at the 1996 Summer Olympics. ... This article does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Image File history File links Olympic_pictogram_Football. ... At the 1900 Summer Olympics, a football tournament was contested for the first time. ... At the 1904 Summer Olympics, a demonstration football event was contested. ... At the 1908 Summer Olympics in London, England, an official football tournament was contested for the first time. ... The football tournament at the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm, Sweden, attracted a record 11 entries, all of them from Europe. ... In the football tournament at the 1920 Summer Olympics, held in Antwerp, Belgium won the gold medal while Spain won the silver. ... At the 1924 Summer Olympics held in Paris, France, Uruguay dominated the Football tournament winning the Gold. ... The 1928 Olympic football tournament, won with difficulty by Uruguay from their bitter rivals Argentina, would be the precursor to the first FIFA World Cup held in 1930 in Uruguay. ... The 1936 Olympic football competition, won by Italy, has, obviously, come to share an affinity with the political backdrop against which it was being played; in terms of the history of football, however, the tournament suffered as a reaction to the development of the FIFA World Cup. ... The 1948 Olympic Games title was won, impressively, by Sweden, managed by Englishman George Raynor. ... The 1952 Olympic football tournament signalled the arrival (to Western Europeans at least) of the Golden Team; the Magical Magyars: Hungary. ... The 1956 Olympic Games football tournament, won by the Soviet Union, was an undistinguished tournament that featured mis-matches and walkovers and just 11 competing nations. ... The football tournament at the 1960 Summer Olympics was held from 26 August to 10 September in 1960 throughout Italy. ... The football competiton at the 1964 Summer Olympics started on October 11 and ended on October 23. ... Final results for the Football competition at the 1968 Summer Olympics. ... Final results for the Football competition at the 1972 Summer Olympics held in Munich, Augsburg, Ingolstadt, Nürnberg, Passau, and Regensburg. ... I love Football!!!! ... The football tournament at the 1980 Summer Olympics started on July 20 and ended on August 2. ... The football tournament at the 1984 Summer Olympics started on July 29 and ended on August 11. ... Final results for the Football competition at the 1988 Summer Olympics. ... The Football competition at the 1992 Summer Olympics was the first Under-23 competition. ... The football tournament at the 2000 Summer Olympics was the 20th official Olympic Games football tournament. ... The football (soccer) tournament at the 2004 Summer Olympics started on August 11, (two days before the opening ceremony), and ended on August 28. ... Football (soccer) at the 2008 Summer Olympics will be held in Beijing, China from August 6 to August 24. ... 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1996 Summer Olympics (364 words)
The Games of the XXVI Olympiad were held in 1996 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States.
Also during the games, the Centennial Olympic Park bombing took place on July 27, 1996 killing Alice Hawthorne and wounded 111 others, and causing the death of Melih Uzunyol by heart attack.
Michelle Smith[?] of Ireland wins three gold medals and a bronze, but her victories are overshadowed by doping allegations, which are later reinforced as she is banned after failing a test in 1999.
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The 1996 Summer Olympics, formally known as the Games of the XXVI Olympiad and informally known as the Centennial Olympics, were held in 1996 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States.
Examples of this are the mid-rise dormitories built for the Olympic village which became the first residential housing for Georgia State University and Turner Field which was a modification of the original Centennial Olympic Stadium.
Michelle Smith of Ireland wins three gold medals and a bronze in swimming, but her victories are overshadowed by doping allegations, which are later reinforced as she is banned after failing a test in 1998.
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