The U.S. women’s national team will have a place on the podium on Saturday but the color of the medal will be up to them. The USWNT will meet Brazil in the 2024 Paris Olympic gold medal final at Parc des Princes in Paris, France. It will be the third time the two sides will play in an Olympic championship final. Both national teams are in transitional phases and looking to take the next step in their respective programs. New U.S. head coach Emma Hayes and her group are back in a final after just three months on the job as manager. Brazil will have longtime legend Marta back in the squad after she served a two-game red card suspension.
The “believe ball” meter is off the charts headed into this game, with both sides motivated and hungry for the gold medal. So what are some areas where the USWNT can capitalize on during the marquee match?
How to watch and odds
Here’s how you can watch the upcoming gold medal match:
- Date: Saturday, Aug. 10 | Time: 11 a.m. ET
- Location: Parc des Princes — Paris, France
- TV: USA Network, Telemundo | Live stream: Fubo (try for free)
- Odds: USA +100; Draw +200; Brazil +380
Here are three keys to gold for the USWNT:
Keep the tactical fluidity
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