Paris 2024 Olympics: Excitement builds as men's football tournaments Kick off

Paris 2024 Olympics: Excitement builds as men's football tournaments Kick off

Eric Munene 14:30 - 24.07.2024

Round 1 Olympic football schedule

The eagerly awaited men’s football tournament at the 2024 Summer Olympics is set to commence tomorrow, July 24th, promising a spectacular display of skill and passion across stadiums in France.

Sixteen national teams from around the globe have converged in Paris for a chance at Olympic glory, following the footsteps of Brazil, who triumphed in the last edition held in Tokyo.

Group stage matches set the stage

The tournament kicks off with thrilling matchups in the group stage, where teams are divided into four groups. Here’s what to expect:

Group A:

France will face USA in a highly anticipated opener at the Orange Velodrome in Marseille at 10pm, while Guinea takes on New Zealand at the Allianz Riviera in Nice at 6pm.

Group B:

Argentina clashes with Morocco at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in Saint-Etienne at 4pm, while Iraq meets Ukraine at the Groupama Stadium in Lyon at 8pm.

Group C:

Uzbekistan and Spain headline the action at the Parc des Princes in Paris at 4pm, while Egypt and the Dominican Republic face off at the Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes at 6pm.

Group D:

Japan squares off against Paraguay at the Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes at 8pm, while Mali battles Israel at the Stade de Nice in Nice at 10pm.

Olympic football matches schedule

Group A: Guinea, New Zealand, France, USA

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)

Road to Olympic glory

The top two teams from each group will advance to the quarterfinals, scheduled for August 2nd, setting the stage for exhilarating semi-final matchups on August 6th.

The climax of the tournament will be the gold medal match on August 9th, hosted at the iconic Parc des Princes in Paris, where one team will etch their name in Olympic football history.

Reflecting on Tokyo 2020

The 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo showcased the resilience and skill of teams like Brazil, who clinched the gold medal in a memorable final against Spain. With matches played across Japan, the tournament captivated global audiences despite challenges posed by the pandemic.

As the 2024 edition unfolds in France’s vibrant cities, football enthusiasts and sports fans alike eagerly await the next chapter in Olympic football history. Stay tuned for updates and highlights from this thrilling tournament!