Frank Christian
The 2024 Olympics in Paris are set to showcase unforgettable soccer tournaments with the group stage draw now revealed, teams are gearing up for the quest for the gold medal.
Soccer has been a standout feature of the Olympics since its debut in the 1900 Paris Games, except for the 1932 Los Angeles Games. The sport captivates audiences with its rich history and is anticipated to deliver thrilling matches at the upcoming Paris 2024 soccer tournament.
While women’s soccer made its Olympic debut in 1996 at the Atlanta Games, the men’s soccer tournaments have seen dominant performances from various continents, with different countries claiming gold over the years.
Location Details for Olympic Soccer Tournament Paris 2024
The Olympic soccer tournament for Paris 2024 will be spread across seven venues in different cities in France, ensuring broad geographical coverage and allowing more fans to witness the games in person.
Various stadiums throughout France, including Bordeaux, Lyon, Nice, Marseille, Nantes, and Saint-Étienne, will play host to matches, with the final scheduled at Paris Saint-Germain’s Parc des Princes.
The stadiums where the matches will take place include:
| City | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Marseille | Stade de Marseille | 67,394 |
| Décines-Charpieu (Lyon area) | Stade de Lyon | 59,186 |
| Paris | Parc des Princes | 47,929 |
| Bordeaux | Stade de Bordeaux | 42,115 |
| Saint-Étienne | Stade Geoffroy-Guichard | 41,965 |
| Nice | Stade de Nice | 36,178 |
| Nantes | Stade de la Beaujoire | 35,322 |
Start Date of Olympic Soccer Tournament at Paris 2024
The soccer competitions at Paris 2024 Olympics will run from July 24 to August 10, 2024, featuring both men’s and women’s teams.
The men’s soccer tournament will commence on July 24 and conclude with the final on August 9. The women’s tournament will kick off on July 25, with the final scheduled for August 10.
The match draw for the tournament was held in Paris on March 20, 2024.
Date, Kickoff Times, and Schedule for Olympic Soccer Tournament Paris 2024
The Paris 2024 Olympic soccer tournament will start with the men’s group stage on Wednesday, July 24, with the men’s and women’s teams vying for victory.
For the women’s competition, the action begins on Thursday, July 25, with Spain facing Japan, the reigning world champions. The kickoff times mentioned are in local time (CET).
For example, a 3 p.m. CET kickoff would translate to 2 p.m. BST / 9 a.m. ET / 6.30 p.m. IST / 11 p.m. AEDT.
**Table of Matches**
– **July 25**
– Group A: France vs. Colombia at Lyon Stadium, 9 p.m.
– Group B: United States vs. Zambia at Nice Stadium, 9 p.m.
– **July 28**
– Group A: New Zealand vs. Colombia at Lyon Stadium, 5 p.m.
– Group B: United States vs. Germany at Marseille Stadium, 9 p.m.
– **Quarterfinal**
– **August 3**
– Group A winner vs. 3rd place Group B/C at La Beaujoire Stadium, 9 p.m.
– **Semifinal**
– **August 6**
– Winner Quarterfinal 1 vs. Winner Quarterfinal 3 at Marseille Stadium, 9 p.m.
– **Bronze Medal**
– **August 9**
– Bronze Medal Match at Lyon Stadium, 3 p.m.
– **Gold Medal**
– **August 10**
– Gold Medal Match at Parc des Princes, 5 p.m.
**Olympic Soccer Tournament Paris 2024: Teams**
For the men’s tournament, 16 teams qualified through various events. The U.S. Men’s National Team (USMNT) returns after 2008. France, host nation, and Argentina are top contenders. Brazil, the two-time defending champion, didn’t qualify.
The U.S. Women’s National Team (USWNT), led by Emma Hayes, aims for gold. They last won in 2012. USWNT faces strong opponents like Germany, Australia, Zambia. France, as host, and other top teams are Canada, Brazil, Spain, and Japan.
**Qualified Teams for Men’s Soccer at Paris 2024**
– Host nation: France
– 2023 UEFA European Under-21 Championship: Spain, Israel, Ukraine
– 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup: Japan, Uzbekistan, Iraq
– Others: United States, Dominican Republic, Morocco, Egypt, Mali, New Zealand, Paraguay, Argentina, Guinea
**Qualified Teams for Women’s Soccer at Paris 2024**
– Host nation: France
– 2022 Copa América Femenina: Brazil, Colombia
– 2024 UEFA Women’s Nations League Finals: Spain, Germany
– Others: United States, Canada, Nigeria, Zambia, Australia, Japan
