Football
Belgium competed in the Olympic football tournament for the second time, winning the gold medal. The Belgians, which had taken bronze in 1900, won the 1920 championship without much difficulty. The squad outscored opponents 8 to 1, including holding a 2–0 lead when Czechoslovakia withdrew from the final in protest in the 40th minute.
- Quarterfinals
| August 29, 1920 |
Belgium | 3–1 | Spain | Olympisch Stadion, Antwerp Attendance: 18,000 Referee: Johannes Mutters (NED) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coppée 11' 52' 55' | Report | Arrate 62' (pen.) |
- Semifinals
| August 31, 1920 |
Belgium | 3–0 | Netherlands | Olympisch Stadion, Antwerp Attendance: 22,000 Referee: John Lewis (GBR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larnoe 46' Van Hege 55' Bragard 85' |
Report |
- Final
| September 2, 1920 |
Belgium | 2–0 | Czechoslovakia | Olympisch Stadion, Antwerp Attendance: 35,000 Referee: John Lewis (GBR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coppée 6' (pen.) Larnoe 30' |
Report |
- Final rank
- 1 ! Gold
Read more about this topic: Belgium At The 1920 Summer Olympics
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