Stade Geoffroy-Guichard is a multi-purpose stadium in Saint-Étienne, France. It is used primarily for football matches, and tournaments such as the UEFA Euro 1984 and 2016, the 1998 FIFA World Cup and the 2003 FIFA Confederations Cup. It is also used for rugby union, and was a venue at the 2007 Rugby World Cup.
FBL02 M - Argentina vs Morocco group stage
Scheduled events (subject to change):
Men's Group Stage - Argentina vs Morocco
Football, a globally beloved sport, has been a pivotal component of the Olympic Games since its debut in 1900. This stage highlights the finesse and collaboration of international teams, all striving for the pinnacle of Olympic football excellence.
In the annals of Olympic Football, nations steeped in football heritage, like Brazil, Hungary, and the former Soviet Union (now represented by independent states), have consistently showcased prowess. Legends such as Pelé from Brazil, Ferenc Puskás from Hungary, and Lev Yashin from the Soviet Union have left an indelible mark on the sport's history.
Brazil holds an esteemed position in Olympic Football, boasting multiple gold medals. Their storied football tradition, coupled with the contributions of iconic players, solidifies their status as a dominant force on the Olympic pitch.
The football spectacle at the 2024 Summer Olympics, slated from July 24 to August 10, 2024, will unfold across multiple French cities besides Paris, including Bordeaux, Décines-Charpieu (near Lyon), Marseille, Nantes, Nice, and Saint-Étienne.
Encompassing both men's and women's tournaments, FIFA-affiliated associations will send teams to vie for Olympic glory. Men's teams, composed of under-23 players (born on or after January 1, 2001), with a maximum of three overage players, will clash, while the women's category has no age restrictions.
The defending champions, Brazil in the men's division and Canada in the women's heighten the anticipation for the Olympic football tournaments at Paris 2024.
These exhilarating football events promise to grace seven of France's most iconic venues, transforming the country into a hub of athletic prowess and football fervor.