The Spanish team played their first match during the 1920 Summer Olympics on the 28 August 1920, a 1–0 win over Denmark.
During that tournament they also defeated Sweden, Italy and the Netherlands to claim the silver medal after they lost to Belgium in the quarter-finals.
[1] The following year, Spain hosted their first match with a 2–0 win over Belgium at the San Mamés Stadium.
[2] At the 1928 Olympics, they played their first team from outside of Europe, defeating Mexico 7–1 before losing to Italy in the quarter-finals.
[4] Of the side victories, five were over Iberian neighbors Portugal and four were against France.