After winning the gold in the 2016 Rio Olympics and the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Brazil will not be going for a three-peat as they did not qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics. The men’s football competition will feature 16 nations divided into groups of four, with eight advancing to the quarterfinals. Each team can have 18 players under the age of 23, with three exceptions for older players.
Team USA is making a return to the Olympics for the first time since 2008 and is currently fifth in the odds to win the gold at +1600. This competition is crucial for the development of young players, giving them the chance to face top talent on a global stage.
The favorite to win the gold at the 2024 Olympics is France at +230, led by captain Alexandre Lacazette. Spain and Argentina, recent winners of the Euro and Copa America championships, are close behind at +260 and +275, respectively. The tournament will kick off on July 24th.
Other teams in the competition include Morocco, Paraguay, Egypt, Japan, Ukraine, Mali, Guinea, Uzbekistan, Israel, New Zealand, Iraq, and the Dominican Republic, each with varying odds to win the gold.
The Men’s Olympic soccer tournament is a highly anticipated event, and fans are eager to see which nation will come out on top. Will Team USA be able to clinch the gold in Paris? Stay tuned to see how the action unfolds and which team emerges victorious in this exciting competition.