Football was contested for men only at the 1979 Summer Universiade in Mexico City, Mexico.
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men's football |  Mexico (MEX)
|
 Uruguay (URU)
|
 Romania (ROU)
|
Football was contested for men only at the 1979 Summer Universiade in Mexico City, Mexico.
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men's football | Mexico (MEX)
|
Uruguay (URU)
|
Romania (ROU)
|