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.