Canada – Les Rouges

World Cup Appearances: 1986, 2022, and 2026

Highest Finish: Round of 16 in 2026

In 1904, Canada claimed Olympic gold in soccer at the St. Louis Games, becoming the sport’s first Olympic champion. Represented by the Galt Football Club of Ontario, the Canadian side delivered dominant performances, winning every match without conceding.

However, soccer at the 1904 Olympics was a small tournament, with only three teams competing, one from Canada and two from the United States. While the field was limited, Canada could only defeat the opponents before them, and they did so with remarkable authority.

This victory offers a glimpse into the early days of international soccer, when the global game was still finding its footing. Canada’s gold medal stands as both a sporting triumph and a reminder of a unique moment in history, a time when a small club from Ontario could proudly call itself an Olympic champion and, in a sense, a champion of the soccer world.