Who Won Olympic Football 2024? France & Spain Claim Gold

By Sarah Miller · May 31, 2036

France won the men's Olympic football tournament at the 2024 Paris Olympics, defeating Brazil 2–1 in a thrilling final at the Stade de France. Spain claimed the women's title, overcoming the United States 3–2 after extra time in a dramatic match at Parc Olympique Lyonnais.

Men's Olympic Football 2024: France Triumphs on Home Soil

The 2024 Summer Olympics marked a historic moment for French football as the host nation secured its first gold medal in men's Olympic football since 1984. Under the guidance of head coach Thierry Henry, France demonstrated tactical maturity and youthful energy throughout the tournament.

Path to Gold

Group Stage: France topped Group A with wins over Japan (3–1), Egypt (2–0), and draws against Argentina (1–1)
Quarterfinals: Defeated Germany 2–1 in a tightly contested match
Semifinals: Beat Morocco 3–2 in a North African derby charged with emotion
Final: Overcame favorites Brazil 2–1 with goals from Jean-Philippe Mateta and Warren Zaire-Emery

Women's Olympic Football 2024: Spain Completes Golden Double

Following their dominant UEFA Women's Euro 2022 and FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 victories, Spain cemented their status as the world's premier women's football nation by winning Olympic gold in Lyon.

Spain's Road to Victory

Group Stage: Dominated Group C with wins over Japan (4–0), Nigeria (3–1), and Canada (2–1)
Quarterfinals: Edged past Australia 2–1 with a late winner
Semifinals: Defeated defending champions Canada 1–0 in a defensive masterclass
Final: Survived a U.S. comeback to win 3–2 after extra time; Alba Redondo scored twice

Olympic Football Format and Rules

Olympic football differs from the FIFA World Cup in several key aspects:

Men's teams are primarily under-23 squads, with three overage players allowed
Women's tournament has no age restrictions
Tournament held every four years as part of the Summer Olympics
Host nation automatically qualifies in both competitions

Top Performers at Paris 2024 Olympics

Player	Nation	Goals	Assists	Position
Alba Redondo	Spain (W)	6	2	Forward
Jean-Philippe Mateta	France (M)	5	3	Forward
Alexia Putellas	Spain (W)	3	5	Midfielder
Warren Zaire-Emery	France (M)	4	4	Midfielder
Mallory Swanson	USA (W)	5	1	Forward

Table data source:Olympics.com, FIFA Technical Report

The top scorers table highlights Spain's offensive dominance in the women's tournament and France's balanced attack in the men's competition. Alba Redondo emerged as the standout performer, earning the Golden Boot, while Warren Zaire-Emery’s all-around midfield performance underscored France's team cohesion.

Historical Context and Legacy

France's victory ended a 40-year Olympic gold drought in men's football, last winning at Los Angeles 1984. Spain's women completed a historic treble after prior triumphs in Euro 2022 and World Cup 2023, establishing a new era of dominance in women's international football.

Frequently Asked Questions About Olympic Football 2024

Who won the men's Olympic football 2024?

France won the men's Olympic football tournament at the 2024 Paris Olympics, defeating Brazil 2–1 in the final held at Stade de France.

Who won the women's Olympic football 2024?

Spain won the women's Olympic football gold medal, beating the United States 3–2 after extra time in the final at Parc Olympique Lyonnais.

What is the age limit for Olympic men's football?

Players in the men's Olympic football tournament must be under 23 years old, with each team allowed to include up to three overage players.

Has France ever won Olympic football before?

Yes, France previously won gold in men's Olympic football at the 1984 Los Angeles Games. The 2024 victory marked their second gold medal in the sport.

Why wasn't Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo at the 2024 Olympic football tournament?

Olympic men's football is primarily an under-23 competition. Both Messi and Ronaldo exceed the age limit and were not selected as one of their team's three permitted overage players.