France will face the USA in their first Group A match at the 2024 Paris Olympics, and the result of the match could decide who will finish on top of the group.
It is no secret that the top teams of France and USA failed this summer in Euro 2024 and Copa America 2024 respectively. Despite their good performances, their U-23 teams now have a chance to regain international glory at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
Both teams are drawn in Group A, along with Guinea and New Zealand, and will want to make a statement in their opening game of the tournament. Although France are the favorites to win the gold medal, they must start in the group stage against a USA team full of exciting, young talent.
Here it is 90 min Guide to France vs USA on July 24.
France U23 vs USA U23 H2H record
Current form (all competitions)
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France U23 |
USA U23 |
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France 1-1 Japan – July 17, 2024 |
USA 1-0 Paraguay – July 13, 2024 |
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France 7-0 Dominican Republic – July 11, 2024 |
USA 0-2 Japan – June 11, 2024 |
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France 4-1 Paraguay – July 4, 2024 |
France 2-2 USA – March. 25, 2024 |
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France 2-2 USA – March. 25, 2024 |
USA 3-0 Guinea – March. 22, 2024 |
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France 3-2 Ivory Coast – March. 22, 2024 |
Morocco 1-0 USA – Nov. 21, 2023 |
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The country |
TV channel/live streaming |
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United States |
USA Network, Peacock, Telemundo, FuboTV |
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United Kingdom |
BBC, Eurosport 1, discovery+ |
France is the favorite for the 2024 Paris Olympics, and it all starts with its manager, Thierry Henry. The Arsenal legend hopes to lead Les Bleus to their second gold medal. With Alexandre Lacazette and Jean-Philippe Mateta up top, and Manu Kone in midfield, France have plenty of experience on the pitch to balance the young talent of players like Michael Olise and Castello Lukeba.
France predicted to face USA (4-3-1-2): Relaxation; Sildillia, Bade, Lukeba, Truffert; Millot, Kone, Chotard; Elderly; Mateta, Lacazette
Unlike Henry, Marko Mitrovic opted to bring an experienced backline to the Paris Olympics, selecting Walker Zimmerman and Miles Robinson in his squad. Ahead of the veterans there will be plenty of exciting players to watch, including midfielder Tanner Tessmann, who is coming off of Venezia's best season yet. Meanwhile, Duncan McGuire, has eight goals this year for Orlando City, and brings the confidence in front of goal that the Stars and Stripes will need when they face France.
USA predicted to face France (4-2-3-1): Schulte; Harriel, Robinson, Zimmerman, Wiley; McGlynn, Tessmann; Booth, Aaronson, Paredes; McGuire
Although the USMNT has many talented pieces, they are not the same as France. Les Bleus have outscored their last three opponents 12-2, and with the home crowd behind them, should be comfortable against a USA team that has scored one goal in their two Olympic warm-up games.
Prediction: France 2-0 USA
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