| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | Israel |
| Dates | 29 July – 5 August |
| Teams | 14 |
| Venue(s) | 12 (in 12 host cities) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  Israel |
| Runners-up |  Argentina |
| Third place |  Great Britain |
| Fourth place |  Denmark |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 26 |
| Goals scored | 83 (3.19 per match) |
Football at the 1969 Maccabiah Games was held in Israel starting on 29 July.
The competition was open for men's teams only. Teams from 14 countries participated. The competition was won by Israel.[1]
As part of the closing ceremony, an exhibition match was played between Israel and River Plate, which ended goalless.[2]
- ^ A Lone Goal Gave Israel a Victory in the Final Over Argentina[permanent dead link] Ma'ariv, 6 August 1969, Historical Jewish Press (in Hebrew)
- ^ A Routine Ceremony at the Closing of the 8th Maccabiah[permanent dead link] Ma'ariv, 8 August 1969, Historical Jewish Press (in Hebrew)