Olympics--Men's Football: A Closer Look at the Groups in Paris 2024



Group A: France, USA, Guinea, New Zealand

France, led by Thierry Henry, are strong contenders to secure one of the quarter-final spots on home soil, aiming to add Olympic gold to their 1984 Los Angeles triumph. They face competition from returning USA, debutants Guinea, and New Zealand, who reached the quarter-finals in Tokyo.

Group B: Argentina, Morocco, Iraq, Ukraine

Iraq represents Asia in Group B, alongside two-time champions Argentina. Iraq, led by Radhi Shenaishil, seeks to build on their past semi-final appearances and recent qualification success. Argentina targets gold after disappointing group stage exits in the last two Olympics. Morocco returns after missing out in 2016 and 2020, while Ukraine aims to make an impact as newcomers.

Group C: Uzbekistan, Spain, Egypt, Dominican Republic

Uzbekistan makes their Olympic debut, eager to showcase their recent rise in Asian football. Spain, gold medallists in 1992 and silver medallists in 2020, are favorites. Egypt, quarter-finalists in Tokyo, and debutants Dominican Republic pose challenges.

Group D: Japan, Paraguay, Mali, Israel

Japan, recent AFC U23 Asian Cup champions, seek to surpass their fourth-place finishes in the last two Olympics. They face Paraguay, returning after winning silver in 2004, Mali, and Israel, who qualified via the UEFA European U21 Championship.

Each group features competitive teams vying for quarter-final berths, promising exciting matches as the tournament unfolds in Paris 2024.