Where is Olympic soccer tournament being played? Venue details for Paris 2024 football games

Vishal Bhawani

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The 2024 Olympics in Paris are finally here and the soccer tournaments promise to be unforgettable. With the group stage draw now clear, teams can chart their course towards the coveted gold medal.

The Olympic Games are always a spectacular event, and soccer is one of its standout attractions. This sport made its Olympic debut at the 1900 Paris Games and has been a fixture ever since, with the exception of the 1932 Los Angeles Games.

Women’s soccer was added to the Olympics in 1996 during the Atlanta Games. The upcoming Paris 2024 soccer tournament is expected to carry on this rich legacy, offering thrilling matches that will captivate audiences.

In women's soccer, the USA has been dominant, winning gold medals in Atlanta (1996), Athens (2004), Beijing (2008), and London (2012). Germany won the top prize at Rio 2016, while Canada claimed the gold at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

Men's soccer saw European teams leading the charge to include Spain's victory in Barcelona in 1992. Since the 1996 Atlanta Games, African and Latin American teams have taken home every gold medal, with Brazil securing consecutive wins, including their triumph at Tokyo 2020.

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Olympic soccer tournament Paris 2024: Venue, location details

The tournament will be hosted across seven venues in various French cities, providing extensive geographical coverage and enabling more fans to enjoy the games live.

Stadiums all over France, including Bordeaux, Lyon, Nice, Marseille, Nantes, and Saint-Étienne, will host matches, with the final set to take place at Paris Saint-Germain's Parc des Princes.

Here are the stadiums where the matches will take place:

CityStadiumCapacity
MarseilleStade de Marseille67,394
Decines-Charpieu (Lyon area)Stade de Lyon59,186
ParisParc des Princes47,929
BordeauxStade de Bordeaux42,115
Saint-EtienneStade Geoffroy-Guichard41,965
NiceStade de Nice36,178
NantesStade de la Beaujoire35,322

When does Olympic soccer tournament at Paris 2024 start?

Running from July 24 to August 10, 2024, the soccer competitions will feature both men's and women's teams.

The men's soccer tournament at the Paris 2024 Olympics started on July 24 and concludes with the final on August 9. The women's tournament commenced on July 25, with its final scheduled for August 10.

The draw took place in Paris on March 20, 2024.

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Olympic soccer tournament Paris 2024: Dates, kickoff times, schedule

The Paris 2024 Olympic soccer tournament begins with the men's group stage on Wednesday, July 24, featuring a match between Uzbekistan and European powerhouse Spain.

For the women's competition, the action kicks off on Thursday, July 25, with world champions Spain facing Japan.

Kickoff times listed below are in local time (CET). The UK (BST) is 1 hour behind Paris, the US/Canada (ET) 6 hours behind, India (IST) 3.5 hours ahead and Australia (AEDT) 8 hours ahead.

For example a 3 p.m. CET kickoff translates to 2 p.m. BST / 9 a.m. ET / 6.30 p.m. IST / 11 p.m. AEDT.

Men's Paris 2024 Olympic Soccer Tournament Schedule

Group Stage

DateGroupMatchVenueTime (local)
July 24CUzbekistan 1-2 SpainParc des Princes3 p.m.
July 24BArgentina 1-2 MoroccoGeoffroy-Guichard Stadium3 p.m.
July 24CEgypt 0-0 Dominican RepublicLa Beaujoire Stadium5 p.m.
July 24AGuinea 1-2 New ZealandNice Stadium5 p.m.
July 24DJapan 5-0 ParaguayBordeaux Stadium7 p.m.
July 24BIraq 2-1 UkraineLyon Stadium7 p.m.
July 24DMali 1-1 IsraelParc des Princes9 p.m.
July 24AFrance 3-0 United StatesMarseille Stadium9 p.m.
July 27CDominican Republic 1-3 SpainBordeaux Stadium3 p.m.
July 27BArgentina 3-1 IraqLyon Stadium3 p.m.
July 27CUzbekistan 0-1 EgyptLa Beaujoire Stadium5 p.m.
July 27BUkraine 2-1 MoroccoGeoffroy-Guichard Stadium5 p.m.
July 27ANew Zealand 1-4 United StatesMarseille Stadium7 p.m.
July 27DIsrael 2-4 ParaguayParc des Princes7 p.m.
July 27DJapan 1-0 MaliBordeaux Stadium9 p.m.
July 27AFrance 1-0 GuineaNice Stadium9 p.m.
July 30CDominican Republic 1-1 UzbekistanParc des Princes3 p.m.
July 30CSpain 1-2 EgyptBordeaux Stadium3 p.m.
July 30BUkraine 0-2 ArgentinaLyon Stadium5 p.m.
July 30BMorocco 3-0 IraqNice Stadium5 p.m.
July 30AUnited States 3-0 GuineaGeoffroy-Guichard Stadium7 p.m.
July 30ANew Zealand 0-3 FranceMarseille Stadium7 p.m.
July 30DParaguay 1-0 MaliParc des Princes9 p.m.
July 30DIsrael 0-1 JapanLa Beaujoire Stadium9 p.m.

Quarterfinal

DateMatchVenueTime (local)
August 2Morocco 4-0 United StatesParc des Princes3 p.m.
August 2Japan 0-3 SpainLyon Stadium5 p.m.
August 2Egypt 1-1 (5-4) ParaguayMarseille Stadium7 p.m.
August 2France 1-0 ArgentinaBordeaux Stadium9 p.m.

Semifinal

DateMatchVenueTime (local)
August 5Spain vs. MoroccoMarseille Stadium4 p.m.
August 5France vs. EgyptLyon Stadium9 p.m.

Bronze Medal

DateMatchVenueTime (local)
August 8Bronze Medal MatchNantes5 p.m.

Gold Medal

DateMatchVenueTime (local)
August 9Gold Medal MatchParc des Princes6 p.m.

Women's Paris 2024 Olympic Soccer Tournament Schedule

Group Stage

DateGroupMatchVenueTime (local)
July 25CSpain 2-1 JapanLa Beaujoire Stadium5 p.m.
July 25ACanada 2-1 New ZealandGeoffroy-Guichard Stadium5 p.m.
July 25CNigeria 0-1 BrazilBordeaux Stadium7 p.m.
July 25BGermany 3-0 AustraliaMarseille Stadium7 p.m.
July 25AFrance 3-2 ColombiaLyon Stadium9 p.m.
July 25BUnited States 3-0 ZambiaNice Stadium9 p.m.
July 28CBrazil 1-2 JapanParc des Princes5 p.m.
July 28ANew Zealand 0-2 ColombiaLyon Stadium5 p.m.
July 28CSpain 1-0 NigeriaLa Beaujoire Stadium7 p.m.
July 28BAustralia 6-5 ZambiaNice Stadium7 p.m.
July 28AFrance 2-1 CanadaGeoffroy-Guichard Stadium9 p.m.
July 28BUnited States 4-1 GermanyMarseille Stadium9 p.m.
July 31CJapan vs. NigeriaLa Beaujoire Stadium5 p.m.
July 31CBrazil vs. SpainBordeaux Stadium5 p.m.
July 31BZambia vs. GermanyGeoffroy-Guichard Stadium7 p.m.
July 31BAustralia vs. United StatesMarseille Stadium7 p.m.
July 31ANew Zealand vs. FranceLyon Stadium9 p.m.
July 31AColombia vs. CanadaNice Stadium9 p.m.

Quarterfinal

DateMatchVenueTime (local)
August 3 Group B winner vs. Group C runner-upParc des Princes3 p.m.
August 3 Group C winner vs. 3rd place Group A/BLyon Stadium5 p.m.
August 3 Group A runner-up vs. Group B runner-upMarseille Stadium7 p.m.
August 3 Group A winner vs. 3rd place Group B/CLa Beaujoire Stadium9 p.m.

Semifinal

DateMatchVenueTime (local)
August 6Winner Quarterfinal 2 vs. Winner Quarterfinal 4Lyon Stadium6 p.m.
August 6Winner Quarterfinal 1 vs. Winner Quarterfinal 3Marseille Stadium9 p.m.

Bronze Medal

DateMatchVenueTime (local)
August 9Bronze Medal MatchLyon Stadium3 p.m.

Gold Medal

DateMatchVenueTime (local)
August 10Gold Medal MatchParc des Princes5 p.m.

Olympic soccer tournament Paris 2024: Full list of qualified teams

For the men's tournament, 16 teams have earned their places through various qualifying events.

The U.S. Men’s National Team (USMNT) has made it to the Olympics for the first time since 2008. France, the host nation, and reigning World Cup champions Argentina are among the top contenders, particularly since two-time defending champions Brazil did not make it through qualification.

On the women’s side, the U.S. Women’s National Team (USWNT), now led by new head coach Emma Hayes, is seen as a strong candidate for gold. They are looking to end their Olympic gold drought, having last won in 2012 in London.

The USWNT faces a challenging group stage with tough opponents like Germany, Australia, and Zambia. France, as the host nation, are also expected to perform well, with other leading teams including Canada, Brazil, reigning World Cup champions Spain, and Japan.

Qualified Teams for Men’s Soccer at Paris 2024

Means of QualificationBerth(s)Qualified Teams
Host nation1France
2022 CONCACAF U-20 Championship2United States, Dominican Republic
2023 UEFA European Under-21 Championship3Spain, Israel, Ukraine
2023 U-23 Africa Cup of Nations3Morocco, Egypt, Mali
2023 OFC Olympic Qualifying Tournament1New Zealand
2024 CONMEBOL Pre-Olympic Tournament2Paraguay, Argentina
2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup3Japan, Uzbekistan, Iraq
AFC–CAF play-off1Guinea

Qualified Teams for Women’s Soccer at Paris 2024

Means of QualificationBerth(s)Qualified Teams
Host nation1France
2022 CONCACAF W Championship1United States
2022 Copa América Femenina2Brazil, Colombia
CONCACAF play-off1Canada
2024 OFC Olympic Qualifying Tournament1New Zealand
2024 UEFA Women's Nations League Finals2Spain, Germany
2024 AFC Olympic Qualifying Tournament2Australia, Japan
2024 CAF Olympic Qualifying Tournament2Nigeria, Zambia

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Vishal Bhawani is a content producer for The Sporting News.