Yahoo Sports Paris Olympics men's soccer bracket: How to watch Spain vs. France gold medal game
Only one game remains in the men's Olympic soccer tournament. After Morocco dominated Egypt 6-0 to secure the bronze, it's down to France and Spain – two very familiar faces – for the gold and silver.
While both of these countries are known for their prowess in soccer, it's been over thirty years since either nation won Olympic gold (Spain 1992; France 1984). Spain has come close since then, winning silver in 2021 and 2000, but France hasn't been all that close.
It's been a long road for both Spain and France to get here. France barely squeaked out a 1-0 win over the pre-tournament favorite Argentina in the quarterfinals. Spain, meanwhile, faced trouble in the semifinals, needing a goal in the 85th minute to secure the victory. This will be Spain's fifth Olympic finals, tying the all-time record (Brazil).
Here's the full men's soccer bracket, plus how to watch the gold medal match.
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Paris Olympics men's soccer: Bracket and results
Preliminary stage standings
Group A:
Ranking | Team | Record | Points | Qualification |
1 | France | 3-0-0 | 9 | Finals |
2 | United States | 2-0-1 | 6 | Quarterfinals |
3 | New Zealand | 1-0-2 | 3 | Eliminated |
4 | Guinea | 0-0-3 | 0 | Eliminated |
Group B:
Ranking | Team | Record | Points | Qualification |
1 | Morocco | 2-0-1 | 6 | Semifinals |
2 | Argentina | 2-0-1 | 6 | Quarterfinals |
3 | Ukraine | 1-0-2 | 3 | Eliminated |
4 | Iraq | 1-0-2 | 3 | Eliminated |
Group C:
Ranking | Team | Record | Points | Qualification |
1 | Egypt | 2-1-0 | 7 | Semifinals |
2 | Spain | 2-0-1 | 6 | Finals |
3 | Dominican Republic | 0-2-1 | 2 | Eliminated |
4 | Uzbekistan | 0-1-2 | 1 | Eliminated |
Group D:
Ranking | Team | Record | Points | Qualification |
1 | Japan | 3-0-0 | 9 | Quarterfinals |
2 | Paraguay | 2-0-1 | 6 | Quarterfinals |
3 | Mali | 0-1-2 | 1 | Eliminated |
4 | Israel | 0-1-2 | 1 | Eliminated |
Quarterfinals: Friday, Aug. 2
Morocco 4-0 U.S.
Spain 3-0 Japan
Egypt 1-1 (5-4) Paraguay
France 1-0 Argentina
Semifinals: Monday, Aug. 5
Spain 2-1 Morocco
France 3-1 Egypt
Bronze Medal Match: August 8
Morocco 6-0 Egypt
How to watch gold medal match, Spain vs. France:
Date: Friday, Aug. 9, 2024
Time: 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT
TV: USA Network, Telemundo
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