The grand final of women’s football at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games will see Brazil and the United States face off in an epic duel for the gold medal. Brazil arrives on the back of a resounding 4-2 victory over reigning world champions Spain, in a match where Gabi Portilho, Adriana and the legendary Marta shone in Marseille.
The United States secured a place in the final after a tight 1-0 win over Germany, thanks to an overtime goal by Sophia Smith. The Americans, undefeated under Emma Hayes, will be seeking their fifth Olympic gold medal. The match is scheduled for Saturday, August 10 at the iconic Parc des Princes in Paris.
City: Paris France
Date: August 10th
Schedule: 17:00 hours
Stadium: Parc des Princes
Referee: Not available
VAR: Not available
In Spain The match can be followed live on La 1 de TVE and streaming via RTVE Play.
In Argentina It will be seen through Star+ Argentina, in Mexico on Sky HD and on USA on Foxsports.com.
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Rival |
Result |
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Spain |
4-2 V |
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France |
0-1 V |
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Spain |
0-2 D |
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Japan |
1-2 D |
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Nigeria |
0-1 V |
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Rival |
Result |
Competition |
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Germany |
1-0 V |
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Japan |
1-0 V |
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Australia |
1-2 V |
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Germany |
4-1 V |
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Zambia |
3-0 V |
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Brazil’s women’s team is entering the Olympic final at a crucial time, having put in an impressive performance in defeating Spain 4-2 in the semi-finals. This triumph not only meant a win over the world champions, but also an important step towards winning their first gold medal in Olympic women’s football. Gabi Portilho and Adriana were key figures in this victory, adding to the historic contribution of Marta, who will have the opportunity to cap her career with an Olympic gold. At 38, Marta had announced that these would be her last Olympic Games, which adds an emotional layer to her participation in the final.
The team led by Pia Sundhage has shown remarkable cohesion and determination on its way to the final. With Angelina leading the way in midfield and Kerolin excelling in scoring decisive goals, the Verdeamarela have proven to be an imposing force. Their advance to the final, after overcoming Marta’s suspension in the quarterfinals and semifinals, underscores the depth and talent of the team. With a solid tactical approach and high morale, Brazil presents itself as a formidable opponent for the Americans.
The United States, under new head coach Emma Hayes, heads into the Olympic final with an impressive unbeaten record at Paris 2024. Their 1-0 victory over Germany in the semifinals, courtesy of an overtime goal from Sophia Smith, has reinforced their status as one of the most dominant teams in women’s soccer. This win follows a resounding 4-1 victory over the Germans in the group stage, highlighting the consistency and power of the U.S. team.
The U.S. roster combines the experience of veteran players with the energy of new stars. Sophia Smith, who scored the decisive goal in the semifi
nals, has been a standout figure in the tournament, displaying an exceptional ability to turn games around at crucial moments. With a solid defense and a potent offense, the Americans will look to capture their fifth Olympic gold in their sixth final. The determination and tactical approach implemented by Hayes have been instrumental in their success, making the United States a formidable opponent in the fight for gold.
Brazil: Lorena Leite; Antonia Silva, Thais, Rafaelle, Yasmim; Angeliana, Vitoria, Marta, Ludmila; Gabi Nunes, Jheniffer..
USA: A. Naeher, S. Coffey, T. Davidson, C. Dunn, E. Fox, N. Girma, L. Horan, R. Lavalle, T. Rodman, S. Smith, M. Swanson.
Brazil 1-2 United States.
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