Brazil and the United States will clash in a battle for the coveted gold medal at the grand finale of the Paris 2024 Olympics on Saturday after 25 intense matches.
This tournament in France has been nothing short of dramatic, featuring unexpected turns and shocking upsets.
Brazil’s path to the final saw them take down reigning world champions Spain in the semi-finals, while the USA, under the guidance of new coach Emma Hayes, have enjoyed an impressive start to their campaign.
The United States has a rich Olympic history, having claimed the gold medal four times in 1996, 2004, 2008, and 2012.
However, they settled for bronze at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
Brazil, in contrast, is still chasing their first Olympic gold, with two previous silver medals to their name.
They were runners-up to the USA in both 2004 and 2008, and now they’re eager to turn the tables at Parc des Princes.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the Brazil vs. USA gold medal match at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Match Details:
– Location: Paris, France
– Stadium:Parc des Princes
– Date:Saturday, August 10
– Kick-off Time: 16:00 BST / 11:00 ET / 08:00 PT
Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Matches):
– Brazil: 0 wins
– USA: 5 wins
– Draws: 0
– Last Meeting: USA 1-0 Brazil, March 11, 2024 – CONCACAF Women’s Gold Cup
Recent Form (All Competitions):
– Brazil:
– Brazil 4-2 Spain – 06/08/24
– France 0-1 Brazil – 03/08/24
– Brazil 0-2 Spain – 31/07/24
– Brazil 1-2 Japan – 28/07/24
– Nigeria 0-1 Brazil – 25/07/24
– USA:
– USA 1-0 Germany – 06/08/24
– USA 1-0 Japan (AET) – 03/08/24
– Australia 1-2 USA – 31/07/24
– USA 4-1 Germany – 28/07/24
– USA 3-1 Zambia – 25/07/24
Hlllow to Watch:
– United Kingdom: Eurosport, discovery+
– United States: USA Network, Peacock, NBC
– Canada: CBC Sports App, cbcsports.ca
Brazil Team News:
Marta, Brazil’s legendary forward, will be back for her final game with the Selecao after serving a suspension due to a red card in the final group stage match.
The 38-year-old missed the quarter-final and semi-final victories over France and Spain but is now available for selection again. Whether she will start remains uncertain, as Adriana Leal has been performing admirably in her absence.
Predicted Brazil Lineup:
3-4-1-2 Lorena; Thais Ferreira, Lauren, Tarciane; Ludmila, Angelina, Yaya, Yasmim; Jheniffer; Priscila, Gabi Portilho.
USA Team News:
Jaedyn Shaw, the 19-year-old forward, has been the only notable absentee for the USA during the tournament. Although she rejoined the squad for the knockout stages, she has yet to see any action under Hayes.
The coach has largely stuck with her core players, using only 13 different starters across their five matches.
Predicted USA Lineup:
3-4-3: Naeher; Fox, Girma, Davidson; Rodman, Horan, Coffey, Dunn; Swanson, Smith, Lavelle.
