Football at the 2012 Summer Olympics – Men's tournament Cup and was the first men's Olympic football tournament to feature a team representing Great Britain since the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome. The gold medal was won by Mexico who defeated Brazil 2–1 in the final. Each National Olympic Committee may enter one men's team in the football tournament. Six venues were used during the tournament with games also played in Cardiff (Wales) and Glasgow (Scotland). Wembley Stadium in London hosted the Final. For the men's tournament, each nation submitted a squad of 18 players, 15 of whom had to be born on or after 1 January 1989, and
Brazil national football team Brazil won its first two games against Croatia (1–0) and Australia (2–0). In the final group game against Japan, Brazil won 4–1. Ronaldo scored twice and equalled the record for the most goals scored across all World Cups. In the round of 16, Brazil beat Ghana 3–0. Ronaldo's goal was his 15th in World Cup history, breaking the record. Brazil, however, was eliminated in the quarter-finals against France, losing 1–0 to a Thierry Henry goal. Dunga was hired as Brazil's new team manager in 2006. Brazil then won the 2007 Copa América, where forward Robinho was awarded the Golden Boot