With the women's soccer tournament at the 2024 Paris Olympics set to kick off tomorrow night, the official Olympic website writes about the women's soccer players to watch at this year's event. There are 12 teams competing in the women's soccer program at the Olympics, divided into three groups of four teams each. The top two teams and the two best third place finishers advance to the final 8. The specific groupings are as follows:
Group A
: France, Colombia, Canada, New Zealand
Group B
United States, Zambia, Germany, Australia
Group C
: Spain, Japan, Nigeria, Brazil
Canadian team
Jesse Fleming.
: Fleming, 26, will wear the captain's armband after veteran captain Sinclair's retirement from the national team in the hope of leading the team to a successful title defense.
French team
Wendy Lenoir.
: The big man in the back four, who will lead the hosts France in their campaign. Other players to watch out for include Amandine Henry, Gayolo, Diane and Catoto.
US team
Alyssa Gilmer.
Sophia Smith.
Trinity Rodman
: Despite not winning an Olympic gold medal since 2012, Team USA remains one of the favorites to win.
Team Zambia
Barbara Banda
Kundanangi, capital of Nepal
: Banda became the first soccer player to win back-to-back caps at the Tokyo Olympics, while Kundanangi became the highest transfer fee in women's soccer history this year at €735,000.
Spanish team
Aitana Bonmati
Alexia Putras.
: World Cup winners Spain are the favorites to win gold at the Olympics, and this is their first time competing. Other players to watch include midfield general Jiharo and young star Paraluolo.
Brazilian team
Marta (name)
: will make his 6th and final appearance on the Olympic stage.
Team Nigeria
Ahisat Oshoala
: Powerful striker.
Colombia
Linda Caicedo
: Young and talented striker.
the German team
Alexandra Pope.
: Experienced striker.
These players will showcase their skills and strengths on the stage of the Paris Olympics and fight for the honor of their respective national teams.
