MIAMI – The 2024 Summer Olympics will feature two Concacaf nations in both the men’s and women’s soccer tournaments, respectively, with each vying to medal in their respective categories at Paris 2024.
The United States and the Dominican Republic will represent Concacaf in men's soccer. Former gold medalists, Canada and the United States, will do the same in the women's category.
Here is everything you need to know about Concacaf nations at the 2024 Summer Olympics.
2024 Women's Olympic Tournament
Who
Canada and the United States women’s national teams earned the two Concacaf qualification spots for Paris 2024. The U.S. earned the first berth by winning the 2022 CONCACAF W Championship, while Canada, the reigning gold medal winner, defeated Jamaica in the Concacaf Olympic Playoff.
Olympic women’s squads do not have an age restriction as part of their 18-women squads. Each roster also has four alternative options available in the event of an injury or illness.
What
The 2024 Women’s Soccer Olympic Tournament will feature 12 nations vying for gold, silver, and bronze at Paris 2024.
Countries have been drawn into three groups of four. Canada will compete in Group A with hosts France, while the United States will compete in Group B.
Here are the group stage pairings:
- Group A: France, Colombia, Canada, New Zealand
- Group B: United States, Zambia, Germany, Australia
- Group C: Spain, Japan, Nigeria, Brazil
The top two teams in each group, and the two best third-place teams, will advance to the knockout stage. If teams draw in the knockout round, extra time and a penalty shootout will be the tiebreakers to decide a match.
When
The 2024 Women’s Soccer Olympic Tournament will take place from July 25 to August 10.
The group stage will be played on July 25, July 28, and July 31. Quarterfinals will be contested on August 3 and semifinals will be played on August 6.
The Bronze Medal Match will take place on August 9 in Lyon and the Gold Medal Match will be held on August 10 at the Parc des Princes in Paris.
Canada women’s group stage:
- July 25 (11:00 a.m. ET) vs. New Zealand
- July 28 (3:00 p.m. ET) vs. France
- July 31 (3:00 p.m. ET) vs. Colombia
United States women’s group schedule:
- July 25 (3:00 p.m. ET) vs. Zambia
- July 28 (3:00 p.m. ET) vs. Germany
- July 31 (1:00 p.m. ET) vs. Australia
Where
Seven host cities across France will host the tournament: Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Bordeaux, Saint-Etienne, Nice, and Nantes.
Canada will play its opening match against New Zealand in St-Etienne (Geoffroy-Guichard), where they will remain to face hosts France, and conclude the group stage against Colombia in Nice (Nice Stadium).
The United States will play open against Zambia in Nice (Nice Stadium), then meet Germany in Marseille (Marseille Stadium), where they will remain to conclude its group stage participation against Australia.
The cities of Nantes, Lyon, Paris and Marseille will host the quarterfinals. Lyon, and Marseille will stage seminal matches. Lyon will host the Bronze Medal Match. Paris will host the Gold Medal Match.
History
Since becoming an Olympic sport at Atlanta 1996, Concacaf nations have won the gold on five of seven occasions. In total, Concacaf nations have accounted for five gold medals, one silver medal, and three bronze medals in women’s soccer.
The United States is the all-time winner in the tournament with four gold medals: 1996, 2004, 2008, 2012. Canada won the 2020 games and was the previous champion.
Germany (2016) and Norway (2000) are the two non-Concacaf nations to win the tournament.
2024 Men's Olympic Tournament
Who
The United States and the Dominican Republic men’s national teams earned the two Concacaf qualification spots for the 2024 Men’s Soccer Olympic Tournament by reaching the final of the 2022 CONCACAF U-20 Championship.
Olympic men’s squads must consist of players under the age of 23, with three overage players allowed, as part of their 18-man squads. Each team also has four alternates in case of injury or illness.
What
The 2024 Men’s Soccer Olympic Tournament will feature 16 nations vying for gold, silver, and bronze at Paris 2024.
Countries have been drawn into four groups of four. The United States will compete in Group A with hosts France, while the Dominican Republic will debut at the Summer Olympics tournament in Group C.
Here are the group stage pairings:
- Group A: France, USA, Guinea, New Zealand
- Group B: Argentina, Morocco, Iraq, Ukraine
- Group C: Uzbekistan, Spain, Egypt, Dominican Republic
- Group D: Japan, Paraguay, Mali, Israel
The top two teams in each group will advance to the knockout stage. If teams draw in the knockout round, extra time and a penalty shootout will be the tiebreakers to decide a match.
When
The 2024 Men’s Soccer Olympic Tournament will take place from July 24 to August 9.
The group stage will be played on July 24, July 27, and July 30. Quarterfinals will be contested on August 2 and semifinals will be played on August 5.
The Bronze Medal Match will take place on August 8 at the La Beaujoire Stadium in Nantes and the Gold Medal Match will be held on August 9 at the Parc des Princes in Paris.
United States men’s group schedule:
- July 24 (3:00 p.m. ET) vs. France
- July 27 (1:00 p.m. ET) vs. New Zealand
- July 30 (1:00 p.m. ET) vs. Guinea
Dominican Republic men’s group stage:
- July 24 (11:00 a.m. ET) vs. Egypt
- July 27 (9:00 a.m. ET) vs. Spain
- July 30 (9:00 a.m. ET) vs. Uzbekistan
Where
Seven host cities across France will host the tournament: Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Bordeaux, Saint-Etienne, Nice, and Nantes.
The United States will play open against host country France in Marseille (Marseille Stadium), where the team will remain for its second group match against New Zealand. Team USA will conclude its group stage participation against Guinea in St-Etienne (Geoffroy-Guichard).
The Dominican Republic will play its opening match against Egypt in Nantes (La Beaujoire Stadium), then meet Spain in Bordeaux (Bordeaux Stadium) and conclude the group stage against Uzbekistan in Paris (Parc des Princes).
The cities of Paris, Marseille, Lyon, and Bordeaux will host the quarterfinals. Lyon, and Marseille will stage seminal matches. Nantes will host the Bronze Medal Match. Paris will host the Gold Medal Match.
History
Men’s soccer was first included in the Olympic program at Paris 1900 and has been contested at every edition since except for the Los Angeles 1932 Games.
The 1900 and 1904 games featured club teams. Canada won a gold medal in St. Louis 1904, represented by Galt F.C., while the United States achieved a Silver and Bronze in the same edition as Christian Brothers College and St. Rose Parish, respectively.
Since the format change to national teams, Mexico has been the most successful nation by winning gold at London 2012 and bronze at Tokyo 2020. Mexico, Honduras and the United States are the Concacaf nations that have reached the semifinals in the current format.
Canada, Costa Rica, Cuba, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, the Netherlands Antilles, now Curacao, and the United States are the Concacaf countries that have participated in the men's Olympic games.