The men's qualification for football tournament at the 1996 Summer Olympics.
The following 16 teams qualified for the 1996 Olympic men's football tournament:
| Means of qualification | Berths | Qualified | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Host nation | 1 | ||
| 3 | (winner) (runner-up) (third-place) | ||
| 3 | |||
| 1 | (winner) | ||
| 2 | (winner) (runner-up) | ||
| 5 | (winner) (runner-up) (third-place) (5th) (6th) | ||
| 1996 CONCACAF–OFC play-off | 1 | ||
| Total | 16 |