This Wednesday, in Saint-Denis, the draw for the groups of the Olympic tournament (men’s and women’s) took place, which will begin on July 24. The Albiceleste, whose Sub 23 includes Pablo Solari, will face Morocco, Ukraine and an Asian qualifier.
This Wednesday, there was the football draw next Paris 2024 Olympic Games . During an event organized in Saint-Denis, with the presence of historical figures of the activity such as the transandean Javier Saviola (responsible for removing the balloons), the groups of the men’s football competition were formed during the event the most important sportsman. in the world. The two representatives of South America, Argentina and Paraguay, already know their rivals.
The process was carried out with 12 of the 16 selections confirmed. There are still four teams to be determined: the three representatives from Asia and the winner of the qualifiers between Africa and the AFC. The Argentine team was seeded and fell into Group B with Morocco, the third ranked team in Asia, and Ukraine. Javier Mascherano’s Albiceleste, which has Pablo Solari in its squad, will make its debut on July 24 against Morocco, at the Geoffroy Guichard stadium in Saint-Étienne.
In the case of Paraguay, the Guarani team will be in group D alongside the first from Asia, Mali and Israel. La Albirroja, silver medalist in Athens in 2004, struck a major blow during the South American Championship in Venezuela by achieving a surprising ranking. The Paraguayans will make their debut on July 24 against the AFC winner in Bordeaux.
The place had a friendly draw. The French under-23s, coached by Thierry Henry, will share group A with the United States, winners of the Asia-Africa qualifiers, and New Zealand. Zone C will welcome the runners-up from Asia, Spain, Egypt and the Dominican Republic, beginners in the discipline.
It is important to mention that Men’s football at the Olympics is reserved for under-23s, with the exception of three footballers over that age. Players like Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi look strong to get their respective countries into the tournament. Each team will be made up of 18 players. In the case of women’s football, there is no age limit, The selections (12 in total) will therefore include the A team.
Then came the formation of women’s football groups. Colombia, one of the representatives of the Conmebol, will face the hosts, Canada and New Zealand in zone A. In group B is one of the greatest powers, the United States, alongside Germany, Australia and an African team to be defined. In zone C are world champions Spain, along with Japan, Brazil and the winner of the CAF qualifiers.
Football at the Olympics, men’s and women’s, will be played from July 24 to August 10.
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