The job is done so far for La Furia Roja and the Samurai Blue. They reserved their places in the quarter-final of the football tournament at Paris Olympics and can somewhat more relaxed await the last round. All the other teams are in the mix – some with better chances than the others.The final day of group stage action!Which nations will progress? 🤔#Paris2024— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) July 30, 2024 Although France convincingly lead Group A with a maximum of six points, Les Blues could still be eliminated if they lose to New Zealand and the USA beat Guinea, although that outcome is highly unlikely. Guinea is the only African national team in the tournament (out of four) with no points after two rounds. The National Elephants face the Americans, who can advance even with a draw and thus are the main favourites to join France in the quarter-final.The Olympics are also played in the cosmos …literallyThe only group with everything still completely open is Group B, where all four teams – Argentina, Ukraine, Morocco, and Iraq – have equal three points. Morocco started the tournament with a shocking triumph over Argentina, but they disappointingly fell short against Ukraine in the dying minutes, despite being a man up for more than half an hour. Today’s clash with Iraq will decide the Atlas Lions’ fate, while Argentina and Ukraine shall provide a second quarter-final participant.With two victories, Spain conquered Group C and need at least a point against Egypt today to keep the top spot. That point would work well for the Pharaohs, too, securing them the quarter-final. In the case of Egypt’s defeat, the Dominican Republic could seize the opportunity by beating the already-eliminated Uzbekistan, although a goal difference would play an important role.Paris Olympics: Age is just a number for them as they’re running riots at 61 and 58The situation in Group D is similar. Japan is in the leading position with six points and a 6-0 goal difference, already booking a quarter-final ticket. Paraguay follows with three, while Mali and Israel have one each. In prospect, all three teams have a chance to advance, but Israel will have the most challenging task facing the Samurai Blue. Hence, Mali and Paraguay will probably decide the ultimate quarter-finalist, though the South Americans are in a better position and would advance even with a draw.OLYMPIC GAMES – FOOTBALL TOURNAMENTGroup stages – Round 3Tuesday16:00: (5.50) Dom.Rep.M23 (3.90) Uzbekistan M23 (1.63)16:00: (1.72) Spain M23 (3.50) Egypt M23 (5.30)18:00: (1.53) Morocco M23 (4.20) Iraq M23 (6.25)18:00: (5.30) Ukraine M23 (3.60) Argentina M23 (1.70)20:00: (1.50) USA M23 (4.30) Guinea M23 (6.50)20:00: (9.50) N.Zealand M23 (5.90) France M23 (1.28)22:00: (4.10) Israel M23 (3.50) Japan M23 (1.90)22:00: (2.35) Paraguay M23 (3.45) Mali M23 (2.95)***odds are subject to change***
