The 2024 Olympics in Paris are finally here and the soccer tournaments promise to be unforgettable. With the group stage draw now clear, teams can chart their course towards the coveted gold medal.
The Olympic Games are always a spectacular event, and soccer is one of its standout attractions. This sport made its Olympic debut at the 1900 Paris Games and has been a fixture ever since, with the exception of the 1932 Los Angeles Games.
Women’s soccer was added to the Olympics in 1996 during the Atlanta Games. The upcoming Paris 2024 soccer tournament is expected to carry on this rich legacy, offering thrilling matches that will captivate audiences.
In women’s soccer, the USA has been dominant, winning gold medals in Atlanta (1996), Athens (2004), Beijing (2008), and London (2012). Germany won the top prize at Rio 2016, while Canada claimed the gold at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
Men’s soccer saw European teams leading the charge to include Spain’s victory in Barcelona in 1992. Since the 1996 Atlanta Games, African and Latin American teams have taken home every gold medal, with Brazil securing consecutive wins, including their triumph at Tokyo 2020.
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Olympic soccer tournament Paris 2024: Venue, location details
The tournament will be hosted across seven venues in various French cities, providing extensive geographical coverage and enabling more fans to enjoy the games live.
Stadiums all over France, including Bordeaux, Lyon, Nice, Marseille, Nantes, and Saint-Étienne, will host matches, with the final set to take place at Paris Saint-Germain’s Parc des Princes.
Here are the stadiums where the matches will take place:
| 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 |
When does Olympic soccer tournament at Paris 2024 start?
Running from July 24 to August 10, 2024, the soccer competitions will feature both men’s and women’s teams.
The men’s soccer tournament at the Paris 2024 Olympics will start on July 24 and conclude with the final on August 9. The women’s tournament will commence on July 25, with its final scheduled for August 10.
The match draw took place in Paris on March 20, 2024.
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Olympic soccer tournament Paris 2024: Dates, kickoff times, schedule
The Paris 2024 Olympic soccer tournament will begin with the men’s group stage on Wednesday, July 24, featuring a match between Uzbekistan and European powerhouse Spain.
For the women’s competition, the action kicks off on Thursday, July 25, with world champions Spain facing Japan.
Kickoff times listed below are in local time (CET). The UK (BST) is 1 hour behind Paris, the US/Canada (ET) 6 hours behind, India (IST) 3.5 hours ahead and Australia (AEDT) 8 hours ahead.
For example a 3 p.m. CET kickoff translates to 2 p.m. BST / 9 a.m. ET / 6.30 p.m. IST / 11 p.m. AEDT.
Men’s Paris 2024 Olympic Soccer Tournament Schedule
Group Stage
| Date | Group | Match | Venue | Time (local) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 24 | C | Uzbekistan vs. Spain | Parc des Princes | 3 p.m. |
| July 24 | B | Argentina vs. Morocco | Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium | 3 p.m. |
| July 24 | C | Egypt vs. Dominican Republic | La Beaujoire Stadium | 5 p.m. |
| July 24 | A | Guinea vs. New Zealand | Nice Stadium | 5 p.m. |
| July 24 | D | Japan vs. Paraguay | Bordeaux Stadium | 7 p.m. |
| July 24 | B | Iraq vs. Ukraine | Lyon Stadium | 7 p.m. |
| July 24 | D | Mali vs. Israel | Parc des Princes | 9 p.m. |
| July 24 | A | France vs. United States | Marseille Stadium | 9 p.m. |
| July 27 | C | Dominican Republic vs. Spain | Bordeaux Stadium | 3 p.m. |
| July 27 | B | Argentina vs. Iraq | Lyon Stadium | 3 p.m. |
| July 27 | C | Uzbekistan vs. Egypt | La Beaujoire Stadium | 5 p.m. |
| July 27 | B | Ukraine vs. Morocco | Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium | 5 p.m. |
| July 27 | A | New Zealand vs. United States | Marseille Stadium | 7 p.m. |
| July 27 | D | Israel vs. Paraguay | Parc des Princes | 7 p.m. |
| July 27 | D | Japan vs. Mali | Bordeaux Stadium | 9 p.m. |
| July 27 | A | France vs. Guinea | Nice Stadium | 9 p.m. |
| July 30 | C | Dominican Republic vs. Uzbekistan | Parc des Princes | 3 p.m. |
| July 30 | C | Spain vs. Egypt | Bordeaux Stadium | 3 p.m. |
| July 30 | B | Ukraine vs. Argentina | Lyon Stadium | 5 p.m. |
| July 30 | B | Morocco vs. Iraq | Nice Stadium | 5 p.m. |
| July 30 | A | United States vs. Guinea | Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium | 7 p.m. |
| July 30 | A | New Zealand vs. France | Marseille Stadium | 7 p.m. |
| July 30 | D | Paraguay vs. Mali | Parc des Princes | 9 p.m. |
| July 30 | D | Israel vs. Japan | La Beaujoire Stadium | 9 p.m. |
Quarterfinal
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2 | Group B winner vs. Group A runner-up | Parc des Princes | 3 p.m. |
| August 2 | Group D winner vs. Group C runner-up | Lyon Stadium | 5 p.m. |
| August 2 | Group C winner vs. Group D runner-up | Marseille Stadium | 7 p.m. |
| August 2 | Group A winner vs. Group B runner-up | Bordeaux Stadium | 9 p.m. |
Semifinal
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 5 | Winner Quarterfinal 1 vs. Winner Quarterfinal 3 | Marseille Stadium | 6 p.m. |
| August 5 | Winner Quarterfinal 2 vs. Winner Quarterfinal 4 | Lyon Stadium | 9 p.m. |
Bronze Medal
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 8 | Bronze Medal Match | Nantes | 5 p.m. |
Gold Medal
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 9 | Gold Medal Match | Parc des Princes | 6 p.m. |
Women’s Paris 2024 Olympic Soccer Tournament Schedule
Group Stage
| Date | Group | Match | Venue | Time (local) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 25 | C | Spain vs. Japan | La Beaujoire Stadium | 5 p.m. |
| July 25 | A | Canada vs. New Zealand | Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium | 5 p.m. |
| July 25 | C | Nigeria vs. Brazil | Bordeaux Stadium | 7 p.m. |
| July 25 | B | Germany vs. Australia | Marseille Stadium | 7 p.m. |
| July 25 | A | France vs. Colombia | Lyon Stadium | 9 p.m. |
| July 25 | B | United States vs. Zambia | Nice Stadium | 9 p.m. |
| July 28 | C | Brazil vs. Japan | Parc des Princes | 5 p.m. |
| July 28 | A | New Zealand vs. Colombia | Lyon Stadium | 5 p.m. |
| July 28 | C | Spain vs. Nigeria | La Beaujoire Stadium | 7 p.m. |
| July 28 | B | Australia vs. Zambia | Nice Stadium | 7 p.m. |
| July 28 | A | France vs. Canada | Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium | 9 p.m. |
| July 28 | B | United States vs. Germany | Marseille Stadium | 9 p.m. |
| July 31 | C | Japan vs. Nigeria | La Beaujoire Stadium | 5 p.m. |
| July 31 | C | Brazil vs. Spain | Bordeaux Stadium | 5 p.m. |
| July 31 | B | Zambia vs. Germany | Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium | 7 p.m. |
| July 31 | B | Australia vs. United States | Marseille Stadium | 7 p.m. |
| July 31 | A | New Zealand vs. France | Lyon Stadium | 9 p.m. |
| July 31 | A | Colombia vs. Canada | Nice Stadium | 9 p.m. |
Quarterfinal
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 3 | Group B winner vs. Group C runner-up | Parc des Princes | 3 p.m. |
| August 3 | Group C winner vs. 3rd place Group A/B | Lyon Stadium | 5 p.m. |
| August 3 | Group A runner-up vs. Group B runner-up | Marseille Stadium | 7 p.m. |
| August 3 | Group A winner vs. 3rd place Group B/C | La Beaujoire Stadium | 9 p.m. |
Semifinal
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 6 | Winner Quarterfinal 2 vs. Winner Quarterfinal 4 | Lyon Stadium | 6 p.m. |
| August 6 | Winner Quarterfinal 1 vs. Winner Quarterfinal 3 | Marseille Stadium | 9 p.m. |
Bronze Medal
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 9 | Bronze Medal Match | Lyon Stadium | 3 p.m. |
Gold Medal
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 10 | Gold Medal Match | Parc des Princes | 5 p.m. |
Olympic soccer tournament Paris 2024: Full list of qualified teams
For the men’s tournament, 16 teams have earned their places through various qualifying events.
The U.S. Men’s National Team (USMNT) has made it to the Olympics for the first time since 2008. France, the host nation, and reigning World Cup champions Argentina are among the top contenders, particularly since two-time defending champions Brazil did not make it through qualification.
On the women’s side, the U.S. Women’s National Team (USWNT), now led by new head coach Emma Hayes, is seen as a strong candidate for gold. They are looking to end their Olympic gold drought, having last won in 2012 in London.
The USWNT faces a challenging group stage with tough opponents like Germany, Australia, and Zambia. France, as the host nation, are also expected to perform well, with other leading teams including Canada, Brazil, reigning World Cup champions Spain, and Japan.
Qualified Teams for Men’s Soccer at Paris 2024
| Means of Qualification | Berth(s) | Qualified Teams |
|---|---|---|
| Host nation | 1 | France |
| 2022 CONCACAF U-20 Championship | 2 | United States, Dominican Republic |
| 2023 UEFA European Under-21 Championship | 3 | Spain, Israel, Ukraine |
| 2023 U-23 Africa Cup of Nations | 3 | Morocco, Egypt, Mali |
| 2023 OFC Olympic Qualifying Tournament | 1 | New Zealand |
| 2024 CONMEBOL Pre-Olympic Tournament | 2 | Paraguay, Argentina |
| 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup | 3 | Japan, Uzbekistan, Iraq |
| AFC–CAF play-off | 1 | Guinea |
Qualified Teams for Women’s Soccer at Paris 2024
| Means of Qualification | Berth(s) | Qualified Teams |
|---|---|---|
| Host nation | 1 | France |
| 2022 CONCACAF W Championship | 1 | United States |
| 2022 Copa América Femenina | 2 | Brazil, Colombia |
| CONCACAF play-off | 1 | Canada |
| 2024 OFC Olympic Qualifying Tournament | 1 | New Zealand |
| 2024 UEFA Women’s Nations League Finals | 2 | Spain, Germany |
| 2024 AFC Olympic Qualifying Tournament | 2 | Australia, Japan |
| 2024 CAF Olympic Qualifying Tournament | 2 | Nigeria, Zambia |
