The 2024 Olympics in Paris are finally here and the soccer tournaments promise to be unforgettable. With the group stage draw now clear, teams can chart their course towards the coveted gold medal.
The Olympic Games are always a spectacular event, and soccer is one of its standout attractions. This sport made its Olympic debut at the 1900 Paris Games and has been a fixture ever since, with the exception of the 1932 Los Angeles Games.
Women’s soccer was added to the Olympics in 1996 during the Atlanta Games. The upcoming Paris 2024 soccer tournament is expected to carry on this rich legacy, offering thrilling matches that will captivate audiences.
In women’s soccer, the USA has been dominant, winning gold medals in Atlanta (1996), Athens (2004), Beijing (2008), and London (2012). Germany won the top prize at Rio 2016, while Canada claimed the gold at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
Men’s soccer saw European teams leading the charge to include Spain’s victory in Barcelona in 1992. Since the 1996 Atlanta Games, African and Latin American teams have taken home every gold medal, with Brazil securing consecutive wins, including their triumph at Tokyo 2020.
