Will soccer be in the 2021 Olympics?
The 2021 Tokyo Olympics are coming down the home stretch, and soon medals will be handed out for men’s soccer. The semifinals are wrapping up on Tuesday, August 3 and the gold medal match will feature a pair of heavyweights. Brazil beat Mexico in penalty kicks while Spain beat Japan 1-0 in extra time.
Where can I watch soccer Olympics in 2021?
You can watch select Olympic soccer games on NBC Sports, USA, the Olympic Channel, Telemundo, and NBC Universo. Most of the games in Tokyo air during the early morning hours in the US.
What date does the Olympics 2021 start?
Jul 23, 2021 – Aug 8, 2021
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What soccer teams are in the 2020 Olympics?
Men’s Olympic Football Tournament Tokyo 2020
- Argentina.
- Australia.
- Brazil.
- Côte d’Ivoire.
- Egypt.
- France.
- Germany.
- Honduras.
Is there men’s soccer in the Olympics?
The Men’s Olympic Soccer tournament has delivered drama, goals and shocks galore as Brazil beat Spain to win the Gold medal and Mexico grabbed Bronze. After being postponed due to COVID, the 2020 Tokyo Olympics will take place in Tokyo, Japan, Friday, July 23 – Sunday, August 8, 2021.
Can Messi play in Olympics?
Despite his love for the Games, his 2008 appearance is, till date, Lionel Messi’s only appearance in the Olympics. At Rio 2016, Lionel Messi was eager to play but Gerardo Martino, then coach of the Argentina national team, opted to rest him with an eye on the 2018 World Cup qualifiers.
Is there an age limit for Olympic soccer?
There are no age restrictions at the men’s or women’s World Cup or on women’s teams at the Olympics. However, men’s teams at the Olympics must have at least 20 players who are 23 years old or younger, with only three players allowed to be older than 23.
Do Ronaldo play in Olympics?
Manchester United could be on collision course with the Portuguese Football Association after Cristiano Ronaldo was named in Portugal’s Olympic team. Ronaldo has been named in the 18-man squad to play at the Athens Games next month.
When do the 2020 Olympics football games start?
Football kicks off at the 2020 Olympics in Japan with the women’s tournament scheduled to begin on Wednesday July 21, 2021. The men’s tournament is scheduled to kick off a day later on Thursday July 22, 2021.
What are the dates for the Olympic soccer tournament?
Olympic soccer schedule 2021 1 Thursday, July 22 (Group Stage, Matchday 1) 2 Sunday, July 25 (Group Stage, Matchday 2) 3 Wednesday, July 28 (Group Stage, Matchday 3) Group B: Romania vs. 4 Saturday, July 31 (Quarterfinals) QF #1: C1 vs. 5 Tuesday, August 3 (Semifinals) 6 Friday, August 6 (Bronze)
Where can I watch the Olympic soccer games?
Every single soccer match in both men’s and women’s tournaments was streamed in the USA on NBCOlympics.com (English), TelemundoDeportes.com (Spanish), the NBC Sports app and Telemundo Deportes app — all with user authentication (verification of cable/satellite subscription).
When did football become a sport in the Olympics?
Football at the Summer Olympics, commonly known as football or soccer has been included in every Summer Olympic Games as a men’s competition sport, except 1896 and 1932.