The men’s football tournament at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris promises to be an exhilarating event, with 16 teams from around the world competing in seven cities across France.
Running from July 24 to August 9, the tournament will showcase both emerging talents and established stars in their quest 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 the 2024 tournament approaches, teams are eager to build on the lessons learned from Tokyo and make their mark in the highly anticipated Paris edition.
Matches will be held in Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Bordeaux, Saint-Etienne, Nice, and Nantes.
Here are the four groups’ fixtures, venues and dates:
Group Stage Fixtures:
Group A:
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)
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, followed by the semifinals on August 6. The gold medal match is scheduled for August 9 at the Parc des Princes in Paris.
Reports state that the previous men’s football tournament at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo (held in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic) featured impressive performances.
Brazil won the tournament, securing their second consecutive Olympic gold medal and their third overall by defeating Spain 2-1 in the final.
Due to the pandemic, the 2020 tournament was held in a bubble environment, with matches played across various stadiums in Japan, including Tokyo, Saitama, and Yokohama.
Brazil’s victory was marked by standout performances from players like Matheus Cunha and Richarlison, who were pivotal throughout the tournament.
Silver medalists Spain showcased their strong footballing tradition, while Mexico and Japan rounded out the top four with commendable performances.