Here are key details such as countries that have qualified, group stage allocations and the full schedule of fixtures for Men's football at the Olympics 2024.
The Olympics which is set to kick off in July 2024, in France has continued to gain a huge momentum with many eagerly anticipating what is to come in different sports to be participated in at the competition.
One of the sports many are looking forward to at the Olympics 2024 is football and here are key details such as the countries that have qualified, fixtures to be played and group allocation ahead of the competition.
Which countries are in the 2024 Olympics men's football competition?
| Men's team | Confederation | Qualification route | Last Olympic appearance |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | UEFA | Hosts | 2020 (Group stage) |
| United States | CONCACAF | 2022 CONCACAF U20 Championship | 2008 (Group stage) |
| Dominican Republic | CONCACAF | 2022 CONCACAF U20 Championship | Debut |
| Spain | UEFA | 2023 UEFA U21 Championship | 2020 (Silver medal) |
| Israel | UEFA | 2023 UEFA U21 Championship | 1976 (Quarter-finals) |
| Ukraine | UEFA | 2023 UEFA U21 Championship | Debut |
| Morocco | CAF | 2023 U23 Africa Cup of Nations | 2012 (Group stage) |
| Egypt | CAF | 2023 U23 Africa Cup of Nations | 2020 (Quarter-finals) |
| Mali | CAF | 2023 U23 Africa Cup of Nations | 2004 (Quarter-finals) |
| New Zealand | OFC | 2023 OFC Olympic Qualifying Tournament | 2020 (Quarter-finals) |
| Paraguay | CONMEBOL | 2024 CONMEBOL Pre-Olympic Tournament | 2004 (Silver medal) |
| Argentina | CONMEBOL | 2024 CONMEBOL Pre-Olympic Tournament | 2020 (Group stage) |
Olympics Men's Football Tournament 2024 group stage allocation
| Group A | Group B | Group C | Group D |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | Argentina | Spain | Japan |
| New Zealand | Morocco | Egypt | Paraguay |
| United States | Iraq | Uzbekistan | Mali |
| Guinea | Ukraine | Dominican Republic | Israel |
Full fixtures for Men's football at the Olympics 2024
Group A:
France, USA, Guinea, New Zealand
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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)
Knockout rounds
Quarterfinals
Quarterfinal 2: Friday, August 2: Group B winner vs Group A runner-up (Paris)
Quarterfinal 4: Friday, August 2: Group D winner vs Group C runner-up (Lyon)
Quarterfinal 3: Friday, August 2: Group C winner vs Group D runner-up (Marseille)
Quarterfinal 1: Friday, August 2: Group A winner vs Group B runner-up (Bordeaux)
Semifinals
Monday, August 5: Winner Quarterfinal 1 vs Winner Quarterfinal 3 (Marseille)
Monday, August 5: Winner Quarterfinal 2 vs Winner Quarterfinal 4 (Lyon)
Bronze medal match
Thursday, August 8 (Nantes)
Gold medal match
Friday, August 9 (Paris)
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