Olympic Soccer 2024: Updated Group Stage Schedule, Odds and KO Bracket Predictions
Olympic Soccer 2024: Updated Group Stage Schedule, Odds and KO Bracket Predictions0 of 5
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So far, so good for the United States in Olympic soccer action.
The women bested Germany 4-1 Sunday, overwhelming their opponents and looking every bit a gold medal favorite.
The men were equally as dominant just 24 hours earlier, dominating New Zealand to the tune of the same 4-1 score.
Both will see action this week in group action, with their sights set on advancing to the knockout round.
Who will they compete against and which other national teams will be in action, their goals similar in nature as they seek to medal on the grandest stage in international sports?
Find out with this preview.
Men’s Group Schedule, Odds, and Predictions1 of 5
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Monday, July 30
Group C — 9:00 a.m.
Dominican Republic vs. Uzbekistan (Prediction: Uzbekistan)
Spain vs. Egypt (Prediction: Spain)
Group B — 11:00 a.m.
Ukraine vs. Argentina (Prediction: Argentina)
Morocco vs. Iraq (Prediction: Morocco)
Group A — 1:00 p.m.
United States vs. Guinea (Prediction: United States)
New Zealand vs. France (Prediction: France)
Group D — 3:00 p.m.
Paraguay vs. Mali (Prediction: Mali)
Israel vs. Japan (Prediction: Japan)
Women’s Schedule and Predictions2 of 5
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Wednesday, July 31
Group C — 11:00 a.m.
Japan vs. Nigeria (Prediction: Japan)
Brazil vs. Spain (Prediction: Brazil)
Group B — 1:00 p.m.
Zambia vs. Germany (Prediction: Germany)
Australia vs. United States (Prediction: United States)
Group A — 3:00 p.m.
New Zealand vs. France (Prediction: France)
Colombia vs. Canada (Prediction: Colombia)
Current Odds to Win Gold (Men’s)3 of 5
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France (+130)
Spain (+200)
Argentina (+400)
Japan (+800)
Morocco (+1500)
USA (+2500)
Mali (+4000)
Ukraine (+6500)
Egypt (+6500)
Paraguay (+8000)
New Zealand (+8000)
Guinea (+8000)
Iraq (+10000)
Israel (+15000)
Dominican Republic (+15000)
Current Odds to Win Gold (Women’s)4 of 5
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Spain (+175)
USA (+200)
France (+600)
Germany (+800)
Japan (+1200)
Colombia (+1600)
Canada (+2000)
Brazil (+2000)
Australia (+2500)
New Zealand (+8000)
Nigeria (+10000)
Zambia (+20000)
Mallory Swanson Establishing Herself as Leader of US Women’s Soccer5 of 5
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Amid the United States’ dominant 4-1 victory over Germany Sunday, Mallory Swanson continued to establish herself as the country’s new leader.
Swanson scored her third goal in two Olympic matches at the 26th minute, becoming the second woman to score three times in the group stage. The first? Fellow countrywoman Abby Wambach.
Sophia Smith, one of the young faces of the team’s future, followed suit, finding the goal twice.
The 26-year-old has 37 international goals to her record, making her the most prolific scorer on this revamped roster.
Debuting for the USWNT in 2016 when she was just 17 years old, she has been in big moments, against the best the world has to offer and few on the team are better suited to take on a leadership role than she.
Her play on the field has certainly reflected as much to this point in the Olympic games. There is no reason to believe that will change anytime soon, especially as she builds momentum for both herself and her team.
Up next for the Americans is Australia, a team that the Germans defeated in lopsided fashion. Barring a misstep, the Swanson and Co. should find themselves in a position to compete for a medal.
