Unlike the European Championship or Copa America, Olympic soccer features both men’s and women’s competitions happening simultaneously. It’s a rare chance to see top talents from both sides of the game.
Lionel Messi or Kylian Mbappe will give Paris a miss. Who’s going to shine then?
Alexandre Lacazette, Julian Alvarez, or Achraf Hakimi?
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Will reigning Ballon d’Or Feminin, Barcelona midfield maestro Aitana Bonmati, score on her first match with Spain?
Will Brazilian Marta make her team debut and score the winning goal?
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The men’s tournament is smaller, with 16 youth teams each allowed three overage players. Players must be born on or after Jan. 1, 2001, with three exceptions per team. This setup ensures a mix of rising stars and seasoned players, though many opt-out to rest after grueling seasons.
Will the young Spanish superstar 17-year-old Lamine Yamal shine again in Paris and win an Olympic Title?
Or will it be Argentina Thiago Almada going strong from Copa America to Gold Medalist?
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Catch this exciting blend of youth and experience at the Paris 2024 Olympics!
Men’s Olympic Soccer: A History of Surprising Champions
Men’s Olympic soccer dates back to 1900 in Paris. In total, 19 countries have won a gold medal in men’s soccer.
Six nations have won Olympic gold multiple times:
– Hungary and Great Britain (x3)
– Soviet Union (x2)
Three South American nations won in successive years:
– Uruguay: 1924, 1928
– Argentina: 2004, 2008 (with Lionel Messi in 2008)
– Brazil: 2016 (on home soil with Neymar scoring the winning penalty), 2020
Mexico will not be in Paris 2024, unfortunately, for a chance to repeat their triumph in London 2012… Maybe next time in Los Angeles 2028?
Men’s Soccer Gold Medalists since the 80ies
Will this be Uruguay’s year, after winning gold in 1924 and 1928?
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– Brazil (2): 2016, 2020
– Argentina (2): 2004, 2008
– Czechoslovakia: 1980
– France: 1984
– Spain: 1992
– Nigeria: 1996
– Cameroon: 2000
– Mexico: 2012
Women’s Soccer: Dominance and Emerging Champions
Women’s soccer started as an Olympic event in the Atlanta Games of 1996. It has been played seven times, with Paris 2024 being the eighth edition.
The USWNT has won the gold medal four times and has only failed to medal once. Brazil won back-to-back silver medals in 2004 and 2008, and Sweden did the same in 2016 and 2020.
Women’s Soccer Gold Medalists:
Will this be USA’5th gold medal in France?
Or will Canada defend their Olympic Title?
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– United States (4): 1996, 2004, 2008, 2012
– Norway: 2000
– Germany: 2016
– Canada: 2020
Soccer at the Olympics has seen a rich history of diverse champions, showcasing both the sport’s global reach and the emergence of new powerhouses over the years.
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