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2024 Olympic Women's Soccer: Where to Watch, Full Schedule

Can the United States recapture Olympic glory after being shut out of a gold medal for the last two Games?

By Daniel Carty
Team USA "Talents" | Paris 2024 | NBC

It’s fair to say that over the past three decades, the U.S. women have dominated the Olympic soccer landscape. They’ve won four gold medals (Atlanta 1996, Athens 2004, Beijing 2008, London 2012), as well as a silver at Syndey 2000 and a bronze at Tokyo 2020. But it’s been two Olympics cycles since they’ve stood atop the gold medal podium and they’ll be looking to reassert their authority amid an increasingly competitive environment.

Here’s a quick viewing guide to help you navigate the women’s soccer tournament in Paris.

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Who’s Qualified for the Women’s Olympic Soccer Tournament?

Twelve teams have qualified for the Olympics. Unlike in the men’s tournament, which is largely restricted to under-23 players, there are no age restrictions in the women’s event, so each team will be sending their top-tier national team. Here’s who will be competing in Paris:

  • United States
  • France
  • Australia
  • Brazil
  • Canada
  • Colombia
  • Germany
  • Japan
  • New Zealand
  • Nigeria
  • Spain
  • Zambia
Jaedyn Shaw steals the ball during a soccer match

What’s the format of the Women’s Olympic Soccer Tournament?

Teams have been drawn into three groups of four and will play the other teams in their group once during the group stage. Each win is worth three points, draws are worth one point, and losses worth zero points. At the end of the group stage, the top two teams in each group will advance into the knockout rounds. Additionally, the top two third place teams will also advance.

Standings will be based on total points earned. If there are tiebreakers needed, goal difference throughout the group stage will be first, followed by total goals scored, then head-to-head results.

Groups and Schedule

Group A: Canada, Colombia, France, New Zealand

Group A Schedule (all times Eastern)

Thursday, July 25, 11:00 a.m.: Canada vs. New Zealand
Thursday, July 25, 3:00 p.m.: France vs. Colombia

Sunday, July 28, 11:00 a.m.: New Zealand vs. Colombia
Sunday, July 28, 3:00 p.m.: France vs. Canada

Wednesday, July 31, 3:00 p.m.: Colombia vs. Canada
Wednesday, July 31, 3:00 p.m.: New Zealand vs. France

Rose Lavelle runs and enters the field for a soccer match

Group B: United States, Australia, Germany, Zambia

Group B Schedule (all times Eastern)

Thursday, July 25, 1:00 p.m.: Germany vs. Australia
Thursday, July 25, 3:00 p.m.: United States vs. Zambia

Sunday, July 28, 1:00 p.m.: Australia vs. Zambia
Sunday, July 28, 3:00 p.m.: United States vs. Germany

Wednesday, July 31, 1:00 p.m.: Zambia vs. Germany
Wednesday, July 31, 1:00 p.m.: Australia vs. United States

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Group C: Japan, Brazil, Spain, Nigeria

Group C Schedule (all times Eastern)

Thursday, July 25, 11:00 a.m.: Spain vs. Japan
Thursday, July 25, 1:00 p.m.: Nigeria vs. Brazil

Sunday, July 28, 11:00 a.m.: Brazil vs. Japan
Sunday, July 28, 1:00 p.m.: Spain vs. Nigeria

Wednesday, July 31, 11:00 a.m.: Japan vs. Nigeria
Wednesday, July 31, 11:00 a.m.: Brazil vs. Spain

Deanne Rose of team Canada during the Women's Quarter Final match at the 2020 Olympics

Knockout Rounds

Saturday, August 3, 9:00 a.m.: Group B 1st place vs. Group C 2nd place
Saturday, August 3, 11:00 a.m.: Group C 1st place vs. Group A/B 3rd place
Saturday, August 3, 1:00 p.m.: Group A 2nd place vs. Group B 2nd place
Saturday, August 3, 3:00 p.m.: Group A 1st place vs. Group B/C 3rd place

Tuesday, August 6, 12:00 p.m.: Semifinal 1
Tuesday, August 6, 3:00 p.m.: Semifinal 2

Friday, August 9, 9:00 a.m.: Bronze medal game

Saturday, August 10, 11:00 a.m.: Gold medal game

How to Watch the Women’s Olympic Soccer Tournament

Fans in the U.S. will be able to enjoy every event of the 2024 Paris Olympics, including every soccer match, live on Peacock!

Jade Carey, Sunisa Lee, Simone Biles, Jordan Chiles and Hezly Rivera of Team United States celebrate winning the gold medal

Don't Miss

No matter what you’re interested in, NBCU will have you covered during the 2024 Paris Olympics. Stay up to date with a comprehensive schedule of events, including where to watch, and medal count. And be sure to watch the Closing Ceremony Sunday, August 11 at 3 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.

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