Football enthusiasts worldwide are gearing up for a pivotal moment as the draw for the Olympic Football Games unfolds on Wednesday, March 20, at the headquarters of the Paris 2024 organizing committee. Here’s everything you need to know about the draw, including the composition of the hats, the venue, and how to catch the action live.
As anticipation builds for the XXXIII Olympiad in Paris, scheduled from July 26 to August 11, 2024, football enthusiasts will be treated to a thrilling prelude.
The football tournament will commence two days ahead of the official opening ceremony, offering players a chance to conclude their Olympic campaign early and rejuvenate before the start of domestic competitions.
Set to commence at 7 p.m. GMT, the draw ceremony will unfold at the Paris 2024 Organizing Committee headquarters.
Football fans worldwide can witness the excitement firsthand through live broadcasts on FIFA+ and FIFA.com, as well as select African channels, ensuring global coverage of this momentous occasion.
Let’s delve into the composition of the hats for the draw:
Hat 1:
– France
– Argentina
– Country in Asia Zone 1
– Country in Asia Zone 2
Hat 2:
– Spain
– New Zealand
– Paraguay
– Morocco
Hat 3:
– United States
– Egypt
– Mali
– Country in Asia Zone
Hat 4:
– Dominican Republic
– Israel
– Ukraine
– Opponent of Guinea, to be determined from the Asian zone
Attention is particularly drawn to the participation of a potential fourth African nation. While Morocco, Egypt, and Mali have secured their spots, Guinea eyes qualification by triumphing over an Asian team in the upcoming playoffs.
The outcome of these playoffs, set for April, holds the key to determining Guinea’s fate and the representation of African football on the Olympic stage.
With excitement mounting and teams eager to learn their fate, football aficionados await the draw with bated breath, heralding the commencement of a thrilling journey towards Olympic glory.
