The men’s soccer tournament at the 2024 Paris Olympics is nearing its climax, with Monday featuring two semifinals at iconic French soccer stadiums
First, one of the world’s traditional powers will face off with a neighbor whose reputation in the sport is growing rapidly. Spain, whose full national team triumphed this summer at Euro 2024, is looking to repeat the feat with its Olympic team. To do so, a win over Morocco — who looked like a true gold medal contender in dismantling the United States 4-0 in the quarterfinal round — will be required.
The second match of the day will see the host nation France take on an Egypt side that has emerged as a potential Cinderella team at these Summer Olympics. France, coached by national team legend Thierry Henry, has not quite hit the heights expected as a pre-tournament favorite, but still has the talent to claim gold in Paris. Egypt established its credentials by beating Spain in the group stage, and these two teams are the only unbeaten teams left in the men’s soccer tournament.
Morocco is sure to get plenty of support at Marseille’s Stade Vélodrome, while a pro-France crowd is expected to pack Parc Olympique Lyonnais for the second semifinal.
Here is everything you need to know about Monday’s pair of semifinal matches at the Olympic men’s soccer competition.
Olympics soccer games today: Men’s semifinals
Monday, August 5
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Men’s Semifinal: Morocco vs. Spain: Noon ET on NBC, Peacock and NBCOlympics.com.
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Men’s Semifinal: France vs. Egypt: 3 p.m. ET on NBC, Peacock and NBCOlympics.com.
Paris Olympics 2024: How to watch the Summer Games across TV and streaming
Date: July 24-Aug. 11
TV: Games broadcast across NBC, USA Network, E!, Telemundo, CNBC and Golf Channel
Streaming: Peacock, nbcolympics.com
Stream the Olympics: Catch the Summer Olympics with a Peacock subscription
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