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The Copa America and Euro finals are over, but international soccer isn't finished yet: Men's and women's games will be prominently featured at the Paris Olympics 2024.
Men's soccer will feature an age restriction instituted to maintain the amateur nature of the competition. FIFA mandates that Olympic teams are primarily composed of players under age 23, although each squad is allowed up to three overage players. The rule aims to provide a platform for young talent to gain international experience while ensuring the competition remains highly competitive.
For that reason, you won't see players like Lionel Messi, Vinicius Jr. or Kylian Mbappé. The age restriction turned the men's Olympic soccer tournament into a showcase for emerging stars rather than established professionals.
On the women's side? Expect to see all of the game's top stars.
Here's how and when you can catch all the action.
How to Watch Men's Soccer
Group Stage
Wednesday, July 24
- Group A: France vs. USA | 3 p.m. | Stade de Marseille (Match 1)
- Group A: Guinea vs. New Zealand | 11 a.m. | Stade de Nice (Match 2)
- Group B: Argentina vs. Morocco | 9 a.m. | Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, Saint-Etienne (Match 3)
- Group B: Iraq vs. Ukraine | 1 p.m. | Stade de Lyon (Match 4)
- Group C: Uzbekistan vs. Spain | 9 a.m. | Parc des Princes, Paris (Match 5)
- Group C: Egypt vs. Dominican Republic | 11 a.m. | Stade de la Beaujoire, Nantes (Match 6)
- Group D: Mali vs. Israel | 3 p.m. | Parc des Princes, Paris (Match 7)
- Group D: Japan vs. Paraguay | 1 p.m. | Stade de Bordeaux (Match 8)
Saturday, July 27
- Group A: France vs. Guinea | 3 p.m. | Stade de Nice (Match 9)
- Group A: New Zealand vs. USA | 1 p.m. | Stade de Marseille (Match 10)
- Group B: Argentina vs. Iraq | 9 a.m. | Stade de Lyon (Match 11)
- Group B: Ukraine vs. Morocco | 11 a.m. | Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, Saint-Etienne (Match 12)
- Group C: Uzbekistan vs. Egypt | 11 a.m. | Stade de la Beaujoire, Nantes (Match 13)
- Group C: Dominican Republic vs. Spain | 9 a.m. | Stade de Bordeaux (Match 14)
- Group D: Israel vs. Paraguay | 1 p.m. | Parc des Princes, Paris (Match 15)
- Group D: Japan vs. Mali | 3 p.m. | Stade de Bordeaux (Match 16)
Tuesday, July 30
- Group A: New Zealand vs. France | 1 p.m. | Stade de Marseille (Match 17)
- Group A: USA vs. Guinea | 1 p.m. | Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, Saint-Etienne (Match 18)
- Group B: Ukraine vs. Argentina | 11 a.m. | Stade de Lyon (Match 19)
- Group B: Morocco vs. Iraq | 11 a.m. | Stade de Nice (Match 20)
- Group C: Dominican Republic vs. Uzbekistan | 9 a.m. | Parc des Princes, Paris (Match 21)
- Group C: Spain vs. Egypt | 9 a.m. | Stade de Bordeaux (Match 22)
- Group D: Israel vs. Japan | 3 p.m. | Stade de la Beaujoire, Nantes (Match 23)
- Group D: Paraguay vs. Mali | 3 p.m. | Parc des Princes, Paris (Match 24)
Quarterfinals
Friday, August 2
- Match 25: 1A vs. 2B | 3 p.m. | Stade de Bordeaux
- Match 26: 1B vs. 2A | 9 a.m. | Parc des Princes, Paris
- Match 27: 1C vs. 2D | 1 p.m. | Stade de Marseille
- Match 28: 1D vs. 2C | 11 a.m. | Stade de Lyon
Semifinals
Monday, August 5
- Match 29: Winner Match 25 vs. Winner Match 27 | 3 p.m. | Stade de Lyon
- Match 30: Winner Match 26 vs. Winner Match 28 | noon | Stade de Marseille
Bronze Medal Match
Thursday, August 8
- Match 31: Loser Match 29 vs. Loser Match 30 | 11 a.m. | Stade de la Beaujoire, Nantes
Gold Medal Match
Friday, August 9
- Match 32: Winner Match 29 vs. Winner Match 30 | noon | Parc des Princes, Paris
How to Watch Women's Soccer
Group Stage
Thursday, July 25
- Group A: Canada vs. New Zealand | 5 a.m. EST | Saint-Etienne
- Group A: France vs. Colombia | 11 a.m. EST | Lyon
- Group B: Germany vs. Australia | 7 a.m. EST | Marseille
- Group B: USA vs. Zambia | 11 a.m. EST | Nice
- Group C: Spain vs. Japan | 5 a.m. EST | Nantes
- Group C: Nigeria vs. Brazil | 7 a.m. EST | Bordeaux
Sunday, July 28
- Group A: New Zealand vs. Colombia | 5 a.m. EST | Lyon
- Group A: France vs. Canada | 11 a.m. EST | Saint-Etienne
- Group B: Australia vs. Zambia | 7 a.m. EST | Nice
- Group B: USA vs. Germany | 11 a.m. EST | Marseille
- Group C: Brazil vs. Japan | 5 a.m. EST | Paris
- Group C: Spain vs. Nigeria | 7 a.m. EST | Nantes
Wednesday, July 31
- Group A: New Zealand vs. France | 11 a.m. EST | Lyon
- Group A: Colombia vs. Canada | 11 a.m. EST | Nice
- Group B: Zambia vs. Germany | 7 a.m. EST | Saint-Etienne
- Group B: Australia vs. USA | 7 a.m. EST | Marseille
- Group C: Japan vs. Nigeria | 5 a.m. EST | Nantes
- Group C: Brazil vs. Spain | 5 a.m. EST | Bordeaux
Quarterfinals
Saturday, August 3
- Match 19: Group A Winner vs. Third Place Group B/C | 11 a.m. EST | Nantes
- Match 20: Group B Winner vs. Group C Runner-up | 5 a.m. EST | Paris
- Match 21: Group C Winner vs. Third Place Group A/B | 7 a.m. EST | Lyon
- Match 22: Group A Runner-up vs. Group B Runner-up | 9 a.m. EST | Marseille
Semifinals
Tuesday, August 6
- Match 23: Winner of Match 20 vs. Winner of Match 22 | noon EST | Lyon
- Match 24: Winner of Match 19 vs. Winner of Match 21 | 3 p.m. EST | Marseille
Bronze Medal Match
Friday, August 9
- Match 25: Loser of Match 23 vs. Loser of Match 24 | 9 a.m. EST | Lyon
Gold Medal Match
Saturday, August 10
- Match 26: Winner of Match 23 vs. Winner of Match 24 | 11 a.m. EST | Paris
Where to Watch
Fans can watch Olympic soccer through multiple platforms and channels. Here are the primary ways to catch the action:
Television
- NBC Universal: NBC holds the broadcasting rights in the United States, and matches will be aired on various NBC channels, including NBC, USA Network, and CNBC.
Streaming
- Peacock: NBC's streaming service, Peacock, will provide live coverage of all soccer matches.
- NBCOlympics.com: Offers livestreams and full event replays for those who miss the live action.
International Coverage
- BBC: In the UK, the BBC will provide extensive coverage of Olympic soccer, available on TV and online through the BBC iPlayer.
- Eurosport: Available across Europe, Eurosport will broadcast live matches and highlights.
Players to Watch
Men's Soccer
- Julian Alvarez (Argentina, Manchester City): Alvarez is 24, but he will be one of the highlights in Paris. The young star plays for both the World Cup champion Argentina as well as Premier League powerhouse Manchester City.
- Rayan Cherki (France, Lyon): Cherki is celebrated for his creativity and flair for Lyon, and the 20-year-old has been described by scouts as "mesmerizing."
- Pau Cubarsi (Spain, Barcelona): Few (if any) countries develop their talent better than Spain, and Cubarsi looks like the country's next great center back at just 17 years old.
- Gaga Slonina (USA, Chelsea): The United States is coming off an awful showing at the Copa America, but Slonina could offer some hope for the future as the team's goalie. Slonina, who is 20, currently plays for Chelsea's Under-21s in the Premier League.
Women's Soccer
Rose Lavelle scores in her second straight game. That's four goals in the last six for Gotham. I'd say that's fine form to head to the Olympics with pic.twitter.com/4hWBqI8hd6
— Megan Swanick (@Meg_Swanick) July 7, 2024- Aitana Bonmati (Spain, Barcelona): Bonmati is one of the world's most dangerous midfielders who can be equally dangerous as a striker for Spain, the No. 1 team in the world.
- Rose Lavelle (USA, NJ/NY Gotham): Lavelle has been injury-prone at times, but at her best, the 29-year-old midfielder is a dangerous scorer for the Americans.
- Alexandra Popp (Germany, Wolfsburg): Popp is the captain of the No. 4-ranked German national team and a forward for VfL Wolfsburg. A dangerous goal-scorer, Popp has been named Germany's Woman Footballer of the Year multiple times.
- Kadidiatou Diani (France, Lyon): Diani plays forward for Lyon and the No. 2 French national team. Known for her speed, technical skills and goal-scoring ability, Diani is a key player both domestically and internationally.
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