The preliminary round of the European matches for the 1960 Summer Olympics football qualification consisted of a two-legged tie that determined the last spot of the group stage.

A play-off was confirmed between the two teams, as well as the matches played secretly and without spectators.

[3] In the preliminary round, the two teams competed in a two-legged home-and-away playoff.

The winner advanced to the group stage of the European qualification.

West Germany won 4–1 on aggregate and advanced to the group stage.