T
he 2024 Olympics, scheduled to take place in Paris, France, are just around the corner, and football enthusiasts worldwide are gearing up for an exciting tournament. Football, being one of the most popular sports globally, always draws immense attention during the Olympics. Let’s take a look at the countries that have already qualified for football at the 2024 Olympics and the group fixtures, and also delve into more information you need to know about this prestigious competition.
Qualified countries
As of the latest updates, several countries have secured their spots in the football tournament at the 2024 Olympics. These teams have navigated through grueling qualification processes, showcasing their skill and determination on the pitch. Among the qualified nations are perennial football powerhouses and emerging talents, promising an electrifying showdown in Paris.
| Country | Confederation | How they qualified | Last appearance at Olympics |
| 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 U23 Africa Cup of Nations | 2020 (Quarter-finals) |
| Paraguay | CONMEBOL | 2023 OFC Olympic Qualifying Tournament | 2004 (Silver medal) |
| Argentina | CONMEBOL | 2023 OFC Olympic Qualifying Tournament | 2020 (Group stage) |
Football Groups At the Olympics
| Group A | Group B | Group C | Group D |
| France | Argentina | Spain | AFC qualifier 1 |
| New Zealand | Morocco | Egypt | Paraguay |
| United States | AFC qualifier 3 | AFC qualifier 2 | Mali |
| AFC qualifier 4 or Guinea | Ukraine | Dominican Republic | Israel |
Full fixtures for Men’s football at the Olympics 2024
Group A Schedule
Wednesday, July 24
TBD vs New Zealand (Nice)
France vs USA (Marseille)
Saturday, July 27
New Zealand vs USA (Marseille)
France vs TBD (Nice)
Tuesday, July 30
New Zealand vs France (Marseille)
USA vs TBD (Saint-Etienne)
Group B Schedule
Wednesday, July 24
Argentina vs Morocco (Saint-Etienne)
TBD vs Ukraine (Lyon)
Saturday, July 27
Argentina vs TBD (Lyon)
Ukraine vs Morocco (Saint-Etienne)
Tuesday, July 30
Ukraine vs Argentina (Lyon)
Morocco vs TBD (Nice)
Group C Schedule
Wednesday, July 24
TBD vs Spain (Paris)
Egypt vs Dominican Republic (Nantes)
Saturday, July 27
Dominican Republic vs Spain (Bordeaux)
TBD vs Egypt (Nantes)
Tuesday, July 30
Dominican Republic vs TBD (Paris)
Spain vs Egypt (Bordeaux)
Group D Schedule
Wednesday, July 24
TBD vs Paraguay (Bordeaux)
Mali vs Israel (Paris)
Saturday, July 27
Israel vs Paraguay (Paris)
TBD vs Mali (Bordeaux)
Tuesday, July 30
Paraguay vs Mali (Paris)
Israel vs TBD (Nantes)
Knockout Stage
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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