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Paris 2024 Olympics: Women's football finals - Schedule, preview, and how to watch live
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The grand finale of the women's football tournament at Paris 2024 is almost here, and it promises to be a match for the ages. The United States Women's National Team (USWNT) will go head-to-head with Brazil in a battle for the gold medal. This is the third time these two giants of women’s football have met in an Olympic final, and the stakes couldn’t be higher.
Match Preview: USA vs Brazil
USA's Path to the Final
The USWNT has been unstoppable so far in the tournament, winning all five of their matches. Led by coach Emma Hayes, the team has demonstrated both attacking flair and rock-solid defence. They dominated Group B with three straight wins, including a 2-1 victory over Australia.
In the knockout rounds, the USA secured 1-0 wins over Japan and Germany, showing their ability to grind out results when it matters most. The USWNT is determined to add a fifth to their collection with four Olympic gold medals already in the bag.
Brazil's Journey to the Gold Medal Match
Brazil’s journey to the final has been one of grit and determination. After a challenging group stage where they only just made it through as one of the best third-placed teams, Brazil came alive in the knockout rounds. They edged out host nation France with a 1-0 win in the quarter-finals, then put on a dazzling display to beat Spain 4-2 in the semi-finals - all without their star player Marta, who was suspended.
This is Brazil’s third time in an Olympic final, and they are hungry for their first gold. Their performances in the knockout stages have shown they have the heart and skill to go all the way.
Key Match Details
Fixture: USA vs Brazil
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Date: Sunday, 10 August
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Kick-off Time: 4:00 PM BST
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Venue: Parc des Princes, Paris
Head-to-Head: USA vs Brazil
When it comes to Olympic finals, the USWNT has had the upper hand, winning both of their previous encounters with Brazil—in Athens 2004 and Beijing 2008. Overall, these teams have met 40 times, with the USA winning 32 of those matches. Brazil has only managed to win three times, but they’ll be looking to change that in Paris.
How to Watch the USA vs Brazil Gold Medal Match
If you’re keen to catch all the action live, here’s where you can watch:
- Europe: Discovery Eurosport
- Australia: Nine
- France: France Télévisions
- Germany: ARD/ZDF
- Japan: Fuji TV/NHK/Nippon TV/TBS/TV Asahi/TV Tokyo
- MENA Region: beIN Sports
- New Zealand: SKY NZ
- South Africa: SuperSport
- United Kingdom: BBC
- United States: NBC
Additionally, DAZN users in Italy, Germany and Spain can watch the match live on the platform.
As the USA and Brazil prepare to face off for Olympic gold, the anticipation is at an all-time high. The USWNT is looking to continue their dominance in women’s football, while Brazil is aiming to make history with their first gold medal. Whether you're rooting for the USA or Brazil, this is a match you’ll want to see. Make sure to tune in via your local broadcaster or DAZN to witness what promises to be a thrilling showdown.
