in which olympics did brazil win their first football gold medal

Brazil won its first Olympic football gold medal at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics. They beat Germany on penalties in the men’s final.

Quick Scoop

• Event: Men’s football at the Rio 2016 Olympics.

• Result: Brazil defeated Germany 5-4 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw.

• Historic note: It was Brazil’s first-ever Olympic men’s football gold.

TL;DR: 2016 Rio de Janeiro.