Football Olympics 2024 Finals: Schedule and Semis Recap

Football has been part of the Summer Olympic Games for over 120 years. The football Olympics 2024 has been packed with action, surprises, and, of course, lots of stunning goals since its commencement on July 24. Now all that’s remaining are two bronze medal matches (men’s and women’s) and two gold medal matches (men’s and women’s). While you eagerly await the finals, check out this guide with the semis recap and details about the last fixtures.

Football Olympics 2024: Men’s Events

The semi-finals of the men’s football Olympics 2024 saw intense face-offs between the footballing powerhouses of the world. Let’s take a quick look at each fixture.

Spain Defeats Morocco to Book a Ticket for the Finals

Morocco took the lead in the 37th minute when the most successful goalscorer of the tournament, Soufiane Rahimi, scored a penalty. Spain made a comeback in the second half when Fermin Lopez scored an equaliser in the 66th minute. He also assisted the substitute, Juanlu Sanchez, who scored the winning goal for La Roja in the 85th minute.

The Hosts Deliver a Win Against Egypt in Added Extra Time

The first half of the match remained goalless, but Egypt moved to the forefront after Mahmoud Saber’s goal in the 62nd minute. However, the French forward, Jean-Philippe Mateta’s equaliser kept Theiry Henry’s men in the race for victory. Mateta scored his second goal of the match in the added extra time, while Michael Olise’s goal ensured Les Bleus a spot in the finals.

Men’s Football Olympics 2024: Upcoming Schedule

The Spanish and French sides are all set to face each other. Spain has reached the semi-finals just like Tokyo Olympics 2020, where they went home with a silver medal. France will also aim to overcome their 40-year dry spell when they won gold at the Los Angeles Olympics in 1984. In the bronze medal match, Morocco claimed a 6-0 victory against Egypt.

Viewers in the UK can stream the men’s football Olympic matches on BBC, Eurosport and discovery+. Let’s take a look at the complete schedule of the upcoming gold and bronze medal fixtures.

Football Olympics 2024: Women’s Events

The women’s football Olympics 2024 were nothing short of electrifying with some of the most heavyweight footballing nations. Let’s take a quick look at each fixture.

USA Secures a Late Win Against Germany and Reach the Finals

The clash between the United States and Germany remained goalless till the 90th minute. However, USA’s Sophia Smith scored the winning goal in the 95th minute during the first half of added extra time. The American goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher saved Germany’s aim for an equaliser in the 119th minute, ensuring the USA’s entry into the finals.

Brazil Seal the Final Deal with a 4-2 Victory Against Spain

Spain’s own goal helped Brazil secure a lead right in the 6th minute of the match. Brazilian Gabi Portilho scored a late goal during the additional time of the first half. Brazil saw another goal in the second half when Adriana scored in the 72nd minute. Spain got one goal to their name after Brazil’s own goal. But Kerolin shot the ball into the net, scoring Brazil’s third goal. Paralluelo Salma scored one for Spain in the extra time of the second half, but couldn’t shake Brazil’s lead into the finals.

Women’s Football Olympics 2024: Upcoming Schedule

The United States holds the record of winning four Olympic gold medals in the history of this event. On August 10, they will go head-to-head with Brazil, who are also quite a formidable side. Fans are waiting with bated breath for this epic showdown.

Viewers in the UK can stream the women’s football Olympic matches on BBC, Eurosport and discovery+. Let’s take a look at the complete schedule of the upcoming gold and bronze medal fixtures.

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