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New Zealand asks FIFA to punish Canada after spying incidents

New Zealand soccer officials are asking for Canada to face punishment for their role in a spying controversy. An uncredited Canadian women's national team member recently flew a drone over New Zealand's practice. The issue, however, was not an isolated incident. The drone interrupted the Football Ferns' training on two separate days. Team New Zealand […]

USA vs Zambia: USWNT hunt Olympic redemption in Paris 2024

After disappointing at the last two Olympics, the USA women are looking to redeem themselves in Paris, and that starts against Zambia. The USWNT has only failed to appear in the gold medal game twice. It just so happens to have been their two most recent Olympics. To add to the poor results in major […]

Bizarre Argentina-Morocco Olympics game ends in chaos

On the opening day of the 2024 Paris Olympics, Argentina scored what they thought was a late goal to complete a 2-2 comeback against Morocco in a fiery game that ended in chaos. However, after a delay of more than one hour, Argentina's equalizer was ruled offside followed by the final three minutes of the […]

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/ 45 days ago

Canada coach to miss Olympics opener amid spying controversy

Canada women's head coach Beverly Priestman will not be on the sidelines for her team's opening 2024 Olympics match. The manager, however, is not sick or dealing with some sort of injury. Instead, Canada has come under fire for allegedly spying on their first opponents of the upcoming tournament. An uncredited member of the Canadian […]

France vs USA preview: Olympics begin for US men's soccer team

The USA men have qualified for the Olympics for the first time since 2008, but it faces a major task when it takes on host nation France. The first of three group-stage games can set the tone for the rest of the Olympic soccer tournament. Additionally, these significant games against top opposition are important for […]

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/ 50 days ago

When is the Olympics Soccer tournament?

The 2024 Olympics in Paris will kick off next month, promising an exhilarating spectacle of soccer that will captivate fans around the globe. The excitement is palpable as both the men's and women's tournaments prepare to showcase top-tier talent and intense competition. The men’s soccer tournament will commence on July 24, with the final scheduled […]

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/ 52 days ago

Why is soccer in the Olympics?

Millions of people all around the world find solace in soccer, making it the most-watched sport in the world. The fact that it is a part of the Olympic Games shows how popular and important it is. But why is soccer even included in the Olympic Games? Soccer made its first appearance in the Olympic […]

What soccer teams have won the Olympics?

What soccer teams have won the Olympics? You may be surprised by what we reveal. Men's Olympic soccer dates back to 1900. Fittingly, the Olympics that year were in Paris just like the 2024 Summer Games. Such a rich history has given the Olympic soccer tournaments chances to involve many different nations. In total, 19 […]

How does Olympics soccer work?

Soccer in the Olympics is different from other competitions like the recent European Championship or Copa America. For one, it involves both men's and women's soccer. Moreover, those two competitions happen at the same time. Therefore, it is a rare opportunity to see some of the top talents in soccer from both the men's and […]

NBC Sports releases plans for Olympics soccer TV coverage

NBC Sports is diving straight into its soccer coverage during the Paris Olympics. NBCUniversal, which includes Telemundo Deportes and Peacock, is preparing for its most comprehensive coverage of the Olympics ever. For English-language audiences, much of that centers around Peacock, the broadcaster's streaming service. With the development of streaming, fans can expect to see every […]

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/ 61 days ago

USA announces 18-player men's Olympic squad in Paris

The USA men's soccer team for the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris now has an official squad. There are regulations surrounding the ages of players allowed to compete at the tournament, though. A team's squad must consist of at least 15 players at or under the age of 23. Therefore, this is not the same […]

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/ 66 days ago

Argentina select 2024 Olympics squad: Is Messi included?

The head coach of the Argentina U23 soccer team, Javier Mascherano, has named his 18-man squad for the 2024 Paris Summer Olympic Games. Notable among the players on the roster are four former World Cup champions, who represent Argentina's determination to contend for the trophy. The squad, which includes both seasoned veterans and promising young […]

US men's team, unlike the USWNT, will not be paid at Olympics

US men's soccer players set to compete at the 2024 Summer Olympic Games will not receive pay. The team, which qualified for the games for the first time since 2008, is set to begin the tournament next month. The Americans have been placed in Group A of the competition with hosts France. Along with coach […]

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/ 72 days ago

USWNT reveal Olympics squad: Morgan and Yohannes out

The 2024 Olympics road has officially begun for the USWNT with a bold squad announcement from new coach, Emma Hayes. With less than a month in her new role, Hayes has already made headlines by excluding Alex Morgan, one of the most iconic figures in women’s soccer, from the 18-woman squad. This decision is part […]

Olympic soccer commentators on NBC revealed

NBC Sports has officially unveiled its Olympic soccer commentator lineup for the 2024 Summer Olympics. The opening ceremony for the upcoming games in France is set for July 26th. Men's soccer, however, will kick off two days prior and women's soccer is then scheduled to begin on July 25th. The American men will be represented […]