The U.S. women’s soccer team has a storied history in the Olympics, having won a record four gold medals in the past. As they gear up to face Brazil in the final of the women’s soccer tournament at the Paris Olympics, they are aiming to secure their fifth gold medal, while Brazil is looking to claim their first.
The gold medal match between the U.S. and Brazil will take place at the Parc des Princes in Paris, the home ground of French Ligue 1 club Paris St Germain. The match is scheduled to kick off at 5 pm local time / 11 am ET. Fans can catch the action on the USA Network, Telemundo, and Peacock in the United States.
With a perfect record so far in the Paris Olympics, the U.S. is considered the favorite to win their fifth gold medal. However, Brazil has shown resilience in the knockout stages and will undoubtedly provide a tough challenge for the American team in the final.
The United States has faced Brazil twice before in Olympic finals, emerging victorious on both occasions. They defeated Brazil 1-0 in extra time in the final at the 2008 Games in Beijing and won 2-1 in extra time in the final at the 2004 Games in Greece. Earlier this year, they also met in the CONCACAF W Gold Cup final, where the U.S. secured a 1-0 victory over Brazil.
In their journey to the Olympic final, the U.S. team, coached by Emma Hayes, finished on top of Group B by winning all three games. They then secured extra-time victories over Japan in the quarterfinals and Germany in the semifinals. Key players to watch in the final include the attacking trio of Sophia Smith, Mallory Swanson, and Trinity Rodman.
Brazil, on the other hand, reached the final as one of the two best third-placed teams in the group stage. They went on to knock out hosts France in the quarterfinals and defeated world champions Spain in the semifinals. Legendary forward Marta and Gabi Portilho are key players to watch for Brazil in the final.
The U.S. women’s team has a rich history in women’s Olympic soccer, having won the most gold medals with four. They last claimed gold at the 2012 London Games and settled for a bronze at the Tokyo Olympics in 2020. Germany, Canada, and Norway have each won one gold medal in the women’s soccer Olympic tournament.
As the U.S. and Brazil prepare to face off in the Olympic final, fans can expect an exciting and competitive match between two powerhouse teams in women’s soccer.