See which teams have qualified for next year’s Men’s Olympic Football Tournament 2024 and information on the remaining preliminaries, as well as the date, stadiums, format and age restrictions for Paris 2024.
Paris 2024 Olympic Games: Key Details and Format
When: The 2024 Summer Olympics are scheduled to take place from July 26th to August 11th, 2024.
Where: The main host city is Paris, France, with additional venues spread across metropolitan France and one subsite in Tahiti, which is an island within French Polynesia.
Venues Across France
The tournament will unfold across seven distinct venues:
- Parc des Princes in Paris: A historic stadium with a rich football legacy.
- Stade de Bordeaux in Bordeaux: Known for its sleek design and vibrant atmosphere.
- Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes: A modern arena nestled by the Loire River.
- Stade de Lyon in Lyon: A masterpiece of architectural innovation.
- Stade de Marseille in Marseille: Where Mediterranean flair meets sporting passion.
- Stade de Nice in Nice: A coastal gem with stunning views.
- Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in Saint-Etienne: A legendary venue steeped in football tradition.
Qualified Nations
Twelve nations have already secured their spots out of the total sixteen:
- Argentina
- Dominican Republic
- Egypt
- France (the host nation)
- Israel
- Mali
- Morocco
- New Zealand
- Paraguay
- Spain
- Ukraine
- USA
Remaining Places and Qualifying Competitions
The remaining four spots are up for grabs:
- AFC (Asian Football Confederation): Three and a half spots are available.
- CAF (Confederation of African Football): Half a spot awaits.
The AFC U-23 Asian Cup, held in Qatar from April 15th to May 3rd, 2024, will determine three automatic qualifiers for Paris 2024. The fourth-placed team will enter the AFC-CAF play-off.
AFC-CAF Play-off
- When: To be decided
- Where: To be decided
- An Asian team and an African team will compete for one berth at Paris 2024.
Format
- The 16 teams will be divided into four groups of four.
- The top two teams from each group will advance to the knockout phase.
- Subsequent stages include quarter-finals, semi-finals, a third-place play-off, and the final.
Squads and Age Restrictions
- Each squad will consist of 18 players.
- At least 15 players must be born on or after January 1, 2001, with a maximum of three overage players permitted. Click here to view full tournament regulations
Get ready for a global celebration of athleticism, unity, and unforgettable moments at Men’s Olympic Football Tournament 2024 in Paris!
Source – FIFA
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