Olympic Draws: Who We Got? 🇺🇸

03/21/2024 Olympic Draws: Who We Got? 🇺🇸

By: Jeff Yoder

USMNT & USWNT Get Glimpse of Group-Stage Opponents Ahead of 2024 Paris Olympics

The soccer group draws for the Summer 2024 Paris Olympics were announced yesterday, and both the U.S. women’s and men’s national teams have some stout competition right out of the gate. The USWNT was placed with Germany and Australia in their group draw, who rank 5th and 12th, respectively, in the FIFA women’s soccer rankings. The women’s squad won gold in four of the first five Olympics to feature women’s soccer, but they haven’t claimed a gold medal since 2012. They’re currently 4th in FIFA’s rankings.

 

Women’s Draw (Group B)

🇺🇸 USWNT

🇩🇪 Germany

🇦🇺 Australia

TBD (Zambia or Morocco)

 

The U.S. men’s team has a slightly more favorable draw than the women. They’ll have to face France first — ranked 2nd in FIFA — but New Zealand (103rd) and the eventual winner of an Asia (AFC) vs. Africa (CAF) play-off should be winnable. The top two teams from each group advance to the knockout round. The USMNT is currently 13th in FIFA rankings.

 

Men’s Draw (Group A)

🇺🇸 USMNT

🇫🇷 France

🇳🇿 New Zealand

TBD, Play-Off (AFC vs. CAF)

 

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CBS Sports: What Does Success Look Like for USA Men as They Draw Thierry Henry’s France?

 

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