Overview of the Tournament
Women's football at the Olympic Games Paris 2024 promises to be a spectacular event, featuring 12 top international teams showcasing some of the world's best female players. Unlike the men's competition, which has age restrictions, the women's tournament has no such limits, allowing for a full display of talent and experience.
Tournament Structure
- Duration: 25 July - 10 August
- Teams: 12
- Squad Composition: Each squad includes 18 players, with 4 additional substitutes available in case of injury or illness.
- Group Stage: Teams are divided into 3 groups of 4.
- Advancement: The top 2 teams from each group advance to the knockout stages, along with the 2 best third-place teams.
Key Teams to Watch
- Canada: Defending Olympic champions, placed in Group A with host nation France.
- Spain: Reigning FIFA Women's World Cup winners, featuring Ballon d'Or winners Alexia Putellas and Aitana Bonmati, debuting in Group C.
Venues
The matches will take place in some of France's most iconic cities, offering a historic backdrop to this prestigious event.
- Paris
- Lyon
- Marseille
- Saint-Etienne
- Nice
- Bordeaux
- Nantes
The gold medal match is set to be held at the Parc des Princes in Paris on 10 August.
Today's Fixtures
Here are the matches scheduled for today, all times in BST:
- 4 pm: Canada vs New Zealand, Spain vs Japan
- 6 pm: Germany vs Australia, Nigeria vs Brazil
- 8 pm: France vs Colombia, USA vs Zambia
Upcoming Fixtures
On Sunday, 28 July, the following matches will be played:
- 4 pm: New Zealand vs Colombia, Brazil vs Japan
- 6 pm: Australia vs Zambia, Spain vs Nigeria
- 8 pm: France vs Canada, USA vs Germany
How to Watch
Fans worldwide can catch all the action live through various media rights holders. Here is the list of broadcasters by region:
- Europe: Discovery Eurosport
- Australia: Nine
- France: France Télévisions
- Germany: ARD/ZDF
- Japan: Fuji TV/NHK/Nippon TV/TBS/TV Asahi/TV Tokyo
- MENA Region: beIN Sports
- New Zealand: SKY NZ
- South Africa: SuperSport
- United Kingdom: BBC
- United States: NBC
Additionally, select matches will be available for DAZN users in Germany, Italy, and Spain.
The Women's Olympic Football tournament at Paris 2024 is set to be a thrilling showcase of the best in women's football. With top teams competing in historic venues across France, fans will have plenty of opportunities to witness high-quality football. Make sure to tune in to catch all the live action and support your favourite teams.