FBL47 W - 1/4 final 1B vs 2C - Summer Olympics - Paris Olympic 2024 Olympic Football

Saturday, Aug 03, 2024 15:00
 Parc Des Princes , Paris

Parc Des Princes , Paris, France / Parc Des Princes , Paris, France Venue Seating Plan
FBL47 W - 1/4 final 1B vs 2C Scheduled events (subject to change): Women's Quarter-final - (1Bvs2C)Capacity: 47,899Parc des Princes French pronunciation: [paʁk de pʁɛ̃s] is an all-seater football stadium in Paris, France, in the south-west of the French capital, inside the 16th arrondissement, near the Stade Jean-Bouin and Stade Roland Garros. The stadium, with a seating capacity of 47,929 spectators, has been the home of Paris Saint-Germain since 1974. Before the opening of the Stade de France in 1998, it was also the home of the France national football team and France national rugby union team. The Parc des Princes pitch is surrounded by four covered all-seater stands, officially known as Tribune Borelli, Tribune Auteuil, Tribune Paris, and Tribune Boulogne. Conceived by architect Roger Taillibert and Siavash Teimouri, the current version of the Parc des Princes officially opened on 25 May 1972, at a cost of 80–150 million francs. The stadium is the third to have been built on the site, the first opening its doors in 1897 and the second in 1932.

Parc Des Princes


Olympic Football

Olympic Football, also known as Olympic soccer, is one of the most widely followed and competitive team sports at the Summer Olympic Games. While it may not carry the same level of prestige as the FIFA World Cup, it remains an important tournament that showcases emerging talent and offers exciting international matchups. Football was first introduced to the Olympic program in 1900 for men and in 1996 for women, making the women's competition a relatively recent but rapidly growing part of the event.

The format for Olympic football differs from most other international tournaments, particularly for the men’s teams. In the men’s competition, teams are typically restricted to players under the age of 23, with an allowance for up to three overage players per squad. This age limit was introduced to differentiate the Olympics from the World Cup and to encourage the development of younger players. In contrast, the women's tournament has no age restrictions and features full senior national teams, which means the Olympic gold is often as fiercely contested as a World Cup title in women’s football.

The tournament begins with a group stage, where teams are divided into pools and play round-robin matches. The top teams from each group advance to the knockout stages, culminating in a final where the gold medal is decided. The matches are played across several cities in the host country, adding to the festival-like atmosphere of the Games.

Olympic football provides a global stage for young players to gain international experience and attention. Many football stars, such as Lionel Messi, Neymar, and Marta, have competed in the Olympics and gone on to—or continued—legendary careers. The tournament also offers countries outside the traditional football powerhouses a chance to shine and compete on equal footing.

In recent years, women’s Olympic football has grown significantly in popularity and competitiveness. Nations like the United States, Canada, Germany, and Sweden have brought strong squads, and the tournament has produced memorable matches and champions. The Olympics now stand as one of the major goals for female footballers worldwide.

Overall, Olympic Football combines the universal appeal of the world’s most popular sport with the spirit of the Olympic Games. It offers thrilling competition, emerging talent, and national pride, making it one of the standout events of every Summer Olympics.