With the conclusion of the European Championship in Germany, which was particularly favourable for Spain, football is not stopping and we are already looking ahead to the next big event: the Paris Olympic Games, in the under-23 format. This tournament is a unique opportunity for young talents from 16 nations from different continents to compete for Olympic glory.
The Olympic U-23 football tournament features 16 teams, divided into four groups of four teams each. The two The best of each group will advance to the quarterfinalsIt is a great opportunity for teams to prove their worth on a global stage, with the particularity that each team can include up to three players over 23 years old in its squad.
Spain’s Group at the 2024 Olympic Games
Spain is located in the Group C, along with Egypt, Dominican Republic and UzbekistanWith Santi Denia at the helm, the Spanish team is one of the favourites to advance to the next round and has a great chance of winning a medal. The three senior players chosen to bring experience to the team are Abel Ruiz, Juan Miranda and Sergio Gómez.
Paris 2024 football tournament groups
Group A
- USA
- France
- Guinea
- New Zealand
B Group
- Argentina
- Iraq
- Morocco
- Ukraine
Group C
- Egypt
- Spain
- Dominican Republic
- Uzbekistan
Group D
The group stage will be the first stage of the tournament, with 16 teams competing to reach the quarter-finalsThe top two from each group will advance to the knockout rounds, which include semi-finals and the grand final, where the gold medal winner will be decided.
In addition, the teams that lose in the semi-finals will compete for the bronze medal, a contest that has great value at the Olympic Games.
Calendar with the matches of the Spanish National Team
The group stage matches are spread over three rounds, each with four different times:
Group stage
Matchday 1: Wednesday, July 24
Matchday 2: Saturday July 27th
Matchday 3: Tuesday, July 30th
Eliminatory rounds
The quarter-finals will be played on August 2, with clashes between the first and second places in each group:
- 1B vs. 2A
- 1A vs. 2B
- 1C vs. 2D
- 1D vs. 2C
The semi-finals will take place on August 5, the bronze medal match will be played on August 8 and the gold medal final will be on August 9.
The Paris 2024 Olympic Games present an exciting opportunity for young footballers to demonstrate their talent on an international stage. With a well-defined structure and fierce competition, this tournament promises to be an unmissable spectacle for football fans around the world.