The excitement of the Paris 2024 Olympics continues as the Women's Football tournament moves into the knockout stages. After a thrilling group stage, the quarter-final lineup was confirmed on Wednesday, 31 July, with Canada securing the last spot by defeating Colombia.
Quarter-Final Lineup
From an initial 12 teams, the competition has narrowed down to eight formidable sides that have earned their spots in the knockout stages. Here are the teams that have qualified:
- Group A: France, Canada, and Colombia
- Group B: United States and Germany
- Group C: Spain, Japan, and Brazil
Group Stage Highlights
- France: The host nation secured their place by winning against Colombia (3-2) and New Zealand (2-1), despite a loss to Canada.
- Canada: Despite controversies and a six-point deduction, Canada advanced with three clean sheets.
- United States: Topped Group B and will look to replicate their success from the London 2012 Olympics.
- Spain: Dominated Group C with three clean sheets and looks strong heading into the quarter-finals.
- Japan: Qualified as the second-best from Group C, aiming to match their London 2012 performance.
- Germany: Finished second in Group B, facing a challenging match against reigning champions Canada.
- Brazil: Advanced as one of the best third-placed teams, facing a tough match against hosts France.
- Colombia: Made history by reaching the knockout stages for the first time, despite a loss to Canada.
Quarter-Final Fixtures
Here are the scheduled matches for the quarter-finals, along with their timings in BST and venues:
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3 Aug United States vs Japan 6:30 PM Parc des Princes, Paris
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3 Aug Spain vs Colombia 8:30 PM Groupama Stadium, Lyon
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3 Aug Canada vs Germany 10:30 PM Marseille Stadium, Marseille
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4 Aug France vs Brazil 12:30 AM La Beaujoire Stadium, Nantes
How to Watch
Fans around the world can catch the live action of the Women's Olympic Football quarter-finals through various media rights holders. Here is a 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 Football tournament at the Paris 2024 Olympics has already provided a wealth of excitement and drama. As the teams head into the quarter-finals, fans can look forward to more high-stakes matches and exceptional performances. Be sure to tune in to catch all the action live and support your favourite teams as they battle for Olympic glory.
Enjoy the games!