Some of the world’s best women’s national teams have the chance to pick up major hardware this summer at the Olympic Games, which will take place across France, including the official tournament host city of Paris.
Canada come in as the reigning gold medalists after picking up the competition’s top prize for the first time at the pandemic-delayed Tokyo Games, while the U.S. women’s national team will aim to improve upon their bronze medal finish three years ago. The four-time gold medalists are one of the most compelling storylines at this year’s Olympic Games, aiming to rebound from their earliest-ever exit at the Women’s World Cup a year ago with a refreshed squad and a new head coach in Emma Hayes.
The favorites for the gold medal, though, are Spain. A year after winning their first-ever Women’s World Cup title, La Roja have not slowed on the pitch since. This marks the first time Spain will take part in the women’s soccer competition at the Olympics and they are in pole position to come out of it with a medal.
The Olympics are essentially a more frenzied version of the World Cup, with just 12 teams qualifying for the Olympics while 32 are able to compete at the World Cup. The teams that will compete in the medal matches…
