The Olympic Games are underway in seven cities in France, with the football tournaments for men and women kicking off even before the official opening. From July 24th to August 10th, a total of 58 games will be played, with gold, silver, and bronze medals up for grabs.
In the men’s football tournament, 16 nations are competing in four groups. Unfortunately, the German men’s team did not qualify, as they were eliminated in the group stage of the U21 European Championship. The big question before the tournament was whether France’s superstar Kylian Mbappé would be able to play, but his new club, Real Madrid, refused to release him.
Here is the schedule for the men’s semi-finals and final:
– Semi-finals on Monday, August 5th
– 6:00 PM in Marseille: Morocco – Spain 1:2
– 9:00 PM in Lyon: France – Egypt 3:1 (after extra time)
– Bronze medal match on Thursday, August 8th
– 5:00 PM in Nantes: Morocco – Egypt
– Final on Friday, August 9th
– 6:00 PM in Paris: Spain – France
In the women’s football tournament, the German national team secured one of the twelve spots for the Olympic Games at the last minute. Coach Horst Hrubesch’s team will face tough competition from Australia, the USA, and Zambia. The goal for the team is clear – to win a medal. Hrubesch has opted for a no-surprise approach with the Olympic squad.
Here is the schedule for the women’s semi-finals and final:
– Semi-finals on Tuesday, August 6th
– 6:00 PM in Lyon: USA – Germany 1:0 (after extra time)
– 9:00 PM in Marseille: Brazil – Spain
– Bronze medal match on Friday, August 9th
– 3:00 PM in Lyon: Germany – loser of semi-final 2
– Final on Saturday, August 10th
– 5:00 PM in Paris: USA – winner of semi-final 2
The Olympic Games in Paris feature 32 sports and over 300 medal events. It can be overwhelming for fans and spectators to keep track of everything. Here is an overview of the group stage results and the upcoming matches in the men’s and women’s football tournaments.
Stay tuned for more exciting matches and medal events at the 2024 Olympics in Paris!