The US women’s team has won a record four Olympic gold medals. (Photo by Eurasia Sport … (+)
The United States will play Brazil in the final of the women’s soccer tournament at the Paris Olympics on Saturday.
The USA is seeking its fifth Olympic gold medal, while Brazil is seeking its first.
Here’s everything you need to know about the final:
When and where will the gold medal game take place?
The USA-Brazil gold medal game at the Paris Olympics will be played at the Parc des Princes, the home stadium of French Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain.
The game begins at 5:00 p.m. local time (11:00 a.m. ET).
Where can I watch USA vs Brazil?
Fans can watch the Olympic women’s soccer gold medal game between the United States and Brazil in the United States on USA Network, Telemundo and Peacock.
Who is the favorite?
With a 100% winning record at the Paris Olympics so far, the USA is the clear favorite to win its fifth gold medal and set a new record.
Brazil performed poorly in the group stage but recovered in the knockout phase and will surely give the USA a tough fight in the final.
Have the United States ever played against Brazil in an Olympic final?
Yes. The United States has played Brazil twice in the Olympic finals and defeated them both times to win the gold medal.
At the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, the United States defeated Brazil 1-0 in overtime in the final, while at the 2004 Olympic Games in Greece they won the final 2-1 in overtime.
They also met earlier this year in the first final of the CONCACAF W Gold Cup, where the USA defeated Brazil 1-0.
US players celebrate after their 1-0 victory against Brazil in the final of the women’s soccer competition in … (+)
How did the USA reach the Olympic final?
The USA, coached by Emma Hayes, won all three games to finish first in Group B. The team then defeated Japan in overtime in the quarterfinals, followed by another overtime win over Germany.
Here is a list of their results:
- 3-0 win in the group stage against Zambia
- 4-1 victory in the group stage against Germany
- 2-1 victory in the group stage against Australia
- 1-0 quarter-final win against Japan in extra time
- 1-0 semi-final victory against Germany in extra time
How did Brazil reach the Olympic final?
Brazil played in Group C and reached the knockout stages as one of the two best third-placed teams. They later eliminated hosts and one of the favourites, France, in the quarter-finals before a devastating defeat of world champions Spain in the semi-finals.
Here is a list of their results:
- 1-0 win in the group stage against Nigeria
- 1:2 defeat in the group stage against Japan
- 0-1 defeat in the group stage against Spain
- 1-0 quarter-final victory against France
- 4-2 semi-final victory against Spain
Who are the key players in the Olympic final?
The US attacking trio of Sophia Smith, Mallory Swanson and Trinity Rodman is a particularly important team in the Olympic final. They all scored at least once for the Americans at the Games in Paris.
Trinity Rodman No. 5, Mallory Swanson No. 9 and Sophia Smith No. 11 of the United States celebrate a goal. … (+)
For Brazil, legendary striker Marta is a key player as the 38-year-old plays her final Olympic game. Gabi Portilho is also a player to keep an eye on.
Marta will return for Brazil in the final after serving her two-match suspension for a red card. … (+)
Who has won the most gold medals in women’s Olympic football?
The United States has won the most gold medals at the Olympics for women’s soccer teams – four. They last won gold at the 2012 Games in London and settled for bronze at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.
Germany, Canada and Norway each won a gold medal.
The US women’s soccer team celebrates with their gold medals after a 2-1 victory over Japan in … (+)
