What are the dates for the football gold medal matches at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games? The men’s final will feature France against Spain, while the women’s final will see USA take on Brazil.

The football finals at the Paris Olympics have been confirmed, and it promises to be an exciting showdown. In the men’s gold medal match, Thierry Henry’s France will go head-to-head with Spain. Meanwhile, in the women’s final, Emma Hayes’ USA will take on Brazil.

The men’s final between France and Spain is scheduled for Friday, August 9, with kick-off at 17:00 UK time. On the other hand, the women’s final between USA and Brazil will take place on Saturday, August 10, starting at 16:00. Both matches will be held at the iconic Parc des Princes.

Before the finals, there will also be bronze medal matches. The men’s bronze medal match between Egypt and Morocco will kick off on Thursday, August 8, at 16:00. The women’s bronze medal match between Spain and Germany is set for Friday, August 9, starting at 14:00.

France will be aiming for a golden finish on home soil. It has been 40 years since they last won an Olympic football medal, but this time, they have a strong chance. Thierry Henry’s side secured their spot in the final after defeating Egypt in extra time, with Jean-Philippe Mateta scoring twice in the semi-final. Henry expressed his joy for Team France and emphasized the importance of not letting their country down. He is living a dream and hopes to wake up with a medal around his neck.

Spain, on the other hand, will be looking to complete the Euro-Olympic double after their victory at Euro 2024 earlier this summer. If they succeed, it will be the first time a European men’s team has won gold since Spain’s triumph in 1992. They will undoubtedly be a tough opponent for France.

In the women’s final, all eyes will be on Marta, who has been given a two-game ban. This will be her sixth Olympics, and it could have ended in tears. However, she now has one last chance to fight for gold, having previously won silver twice. Brazil will face a formidable USA side, who are chasing their fifth gold medal and aiming to create history. Under the guidance of manager Emma Hayes, the USA team has shown determination and resilience, winning their knockout games 1-0.

Hayes expressed her satisfaction with the team’s performance, highlighting the importance of digging deep and creating a new history for themselves. The final will be the next step in their journey, and they are ready to take it.