2024 Summer Olympics Men’s football tournament: A global spectacle

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The men’s football tournament at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris is set to be an exhilarating event, featuring 16 teams from across the world competing in seven cities throughout France. Running from July 24 to August 9, the tournament will showcase both emerging talents and established stars as they vie for Olympic glory.

Teams are divided into four groups, with the top two from each group advancing to the knockout stages. The tournament will culminate in the gold medal match at the iconic Parc des Princes in Paris. As teams prepare for the 2024 edition, they aim to build on lessons learned from the Tokyo Olympics and make their mark in Paris.

The tournament will take place across seven cities in France: Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Bordeaux, Saint-Etienne, Nice, and Nantes.

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Group Stage Fixtures:

Group A:

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  • France, USA, Guinea, New Zealand
    • July 24: Guinea vs. New Zealand (Allianz Riviera, Nice)
    • July 24: France vs. USA (Orange Velodrome, Marseille)
    • July 27: New Zealand vs. USA (Orange Velodrome, Marseille)
    • July 27: France vs. Guinea (Allianz Riviera, Nice)
    • July 30: New Zealand vs. France (Orange Velodrome, Marseille)
    • July 30: USA vs. Guinea (Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, Saint-Etienne)

Group B:

  • Argentina, Morocco, Iraq, Ukraine
    • July 24: Argentina vs. Morocco (Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, Saint-Etienne)
    • July 24: Iraq vs. Ukraine (Groupama Stadium, Lyon)
    • July 27: Argentina vs. Iraq (Groupama Stadium, Lyon)
    • July 27: Ukraine vs. Morocco (Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, Saint-Etienne)
    • July 30: Ukraine vs. Argentina (Groupama Stadium, Lyon)
    • July 30: Morocco vs. Iraq (Allianz Riviera, Nice)

Group C:

  • Uzbekistan, Spain, Egypt, Dominican Republic
    • July 24: Uzbekistan vs. Spain (Parc des Princes, Paris)
    • July 24: Egypt vs. Dominican Republic (Stade de la Beaujoire, Nantes)
    • July 27: Dominican Republic vs. Spain (Matmut Atlantique, Bordeaux)
    • July 27: Egypt vs. Uzbekistan (Stade de la Beaujoire, Nantes)
    • July 30: Dominican Republic vs. Uzbekistan (Matmut Atlantique, Bordeaux)
    • July 30: Spain vs. Egypt (Parc des Princes, Paris)
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Group D:

  • Japan, Paraguay, Mali, Israel
    • July 24: Japan vs. Paraguay (Stade de la Beaujoire, Nantes)
    • July 24: Mali vs. Israel (Stade de Nice, Nice)
    • July 27: Japan vs. Mali (Stade de Nice, Nice)
    • July 27: Paraguay vs. Israel (Stade de la Beaujoire, Nantes)
    • July 30: Israel vs. Japan (Stade de Nice, Nice)
    • July 30: Paraguay vs. Mali (Stade de la Beaujoire, Nantes)

Knockout Stages:

The top two teams from each group will advance to the quarterfinals on August 2. The semifinals will take place on August 6, with the gold medal match scheduled for August 9 at the Parc des Princes in Paris.

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Looking Back: 2020 Tokyo Olympics Men’s Football Tournament

The 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, held in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, showcased an impressive array of performances. Brazil won their second consecutive Olympic gold medal and third overall, defeating Spain 2-1 in the final.

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The tournament was held in a bubble environment, with matches played across various stadiums in Japan, including Tokyo, Saitama, and Yokohama. Brazil’s victory was highlighted by standout performances from players like Matheus Cunha and Richarlison. Spain, as silver medalists, continued their strong footballing tradition, while Mexico and Japan rounded out the top four with commendable performances.

As the 2024 Paris Olympics approaches, fans and teams alike eagerly anticipate another spectacular showcase of football talent on the world stage.

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