2024 Olympic Football Group A Predictions, Standings, Fixtures & More

As the tournament hosts and with head coach Thierry Henry's vast talent pool at his disposal, the youthful shoulders of the French Under-23 national team will bear the brunt of the expectations for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

But the under-23 teams from Guinea, the United States, and New Zealand will all be confident that they can claim one of the top two slots in Group A and advance to the knockout phases, which begin in early August.

Get all the information you need on the four teams in Group A at the 2024 Paris Olympics right here with our report, which includes schedules, predictions, and more.

OLYMPIC FOOTBALL 2024 GROUP A FIXTURES

July 24: Guinea vs. New Zealand (4pm | Allianz Riviera)
July 24: France vs. USA (8pm | Orange Velodrome)
July 27: New Zealand vs. USA (6pm | Orange Velodrome)
July 27: France vs. Guinea (8pm | Allianz Riviera)
July 30: New Zealand vs, France (6pm | Orange Velodrome)
July 30: USA vs. Guinea (6pm | Stade Geoffroy-Guichard)

Olympic 2024 Group A Team Previews

France

Previous Olympics: 13
Best result: Gold medal (1984)
Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Group stage

Goalkeepers: Obed Nkambadio (Paris FC), Guillaume Restes (Toulouse FC)

Defenders: Maxime Esteve (Burnley), Bradley Locko (Brest), Castello Lukeba (RB Leipzig), Kiliann Sildillia (Freiburg), Adrien Truffert (Stade Rennais), Soungoutou Magassa (Monaco)

Midfielders: Maghnes Akliouche (Monaco), Joris Chotard (Montpellier), Desire Doue (Rennes), Manu Kone (Borussia Monchengladbach), Enzo Millot (Stuttgart)

Forwards: Arnaud Kalimuendo (Rennes), Alexandre Lacazette (Lyon), Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace), Michael Olise (Bayern Munich), Rayan Cherki (Lyon)

USA

Previous Olympics: 14
Best result: Silver medal (1904)
Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Did not compete

Goalkeepers: Patrick Schulte (Columbus Crew), Gabriel Slonina (Chelsea)

Defenders: Maximilian Dietz (Greuther Furth), Nathan Harriel (Philadelphia Union), Miles Robinson (FC Cincinnati), John Tolkin (New York Red Bulls), Caleb Wiley (Atlanta United FC), Walker Zimmerman (Nashville SC)

Midfielders: Gianluca Busio (Venezia), Benjamin Cremaschi (Inter Miami CF), Jack McGlynn (Philadelphia Union), Djordje Mihailovic (Colorado Rapids), Tanner Tessmann (Venezia)

Forwards: Paxten Aaronson (FC Utrecht), Taylor Booth (FC Utrecht), Duncan McGuire (Orlando City SC), Kevin Paredes (Wolfsburg), Griffin Yow (KVC Westerlo)

Guinea

Previous Olympics: One
Best result: Group stage (1968)
Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Did not compete

Goalkeepers: Soumaila Sylla (Reims), Mory Keita (Sangaredi)

Defenders: Madiou Keita (Auxerre), Mohamed Soumah (Gent), Naby Oulare (Boluspor), Bangaly Cisse (Kaloum), Rayane Doucoure (Red Star)

Midfielders: Ilaix Moriba (RB Leipzig), Naby Keita (Werder Bremen), Abdoulaye Toure (Le Havre), Amadou Diawara (Anderlecht), Aguibou Camara (Atromitos), Issiaga Camara (Nice)

Attackers: Ousmane Camara (Annecy), Algassime Bah (Olympiacos), Amadou Diallo (Rennes), Aliou Balde (Nice), Henry Camara (Atalanta BC)

New Zealand

Previous Olympics: Three
Best result: Quarter-finals (Tokyo 2020)
Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Quarter-finals

Goalkeepers: Alex Paulsen (Bournemouth), Kees Sims (GAIS)

Defenders: Michael Boxall (Minnesota United), Sam Sutton (Wellington Phoenix), Tyler Bindon (Reading), Finn Surman (Wellington Phoenix), Lukas Kelly-Heald (Wellington Phoenix), Matthew Sheridan (Wellington Phoenix)

Midfielders: Joe Bell (Viking), Matthew Garbett (NAC Breda), Ben Old (Wellington Phoenix), Sarpreet Singh (free agent), Fin Conchie (Wellington Phoenix)

Attackers: Ben Waine (Plymouth Argyle), Jesse Randall (Auckland FC), Jay Herdman (Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2), Riley Bidois (Loudoun United), Oskar van Hattum (Wellington Phoenix)

Our Olympic 2024 Group A Predictions

No matter how you look at it, France is heavy favorite to win Group A and go to the next round, regardless of how they performed in the delayed 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Henry's squad will have an opportunity to live up to that reputation later this month.

There is enough quality in the United States' MLS and throughout Europe to challenge France, but the Americans will probably have to settle for second place, which will get them into the quarterfinals but probably means a tougher match.

Given these rankings, New Zealand and Guinea will compete for third place. While the Kiwis' recent goal-scoring prowess is undeniable, the African team, featuring Naby Keita and Ilaix Moriba, should do their best not to finish last in their maiden Olympic men's football tournament appearance.

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