A second match to bounce back. After a disappointing first outing against Colombia, the French team will try to make up for it and collect points on Sunday, July 28, for its second group match, in Saint-Etienne, by facing Canada, the defending champion, at 9 p.m. A complicated match for the Bleues, who still dream of qualifying for the quarter-finals.
Canada, a nation in turmoil. While the Canadian women won the gold medal at the last Olympic Games, they have continued to disappoint over the last few years. The elimination in the first round of the last World Cup left its mark and several players have since gone on strike to denounce the federation’s lack of consideration for its women’s team. The spying affair with a drone, before their first match against the New Zealanders (2-1 victory), only accentuated the unease surrounding this selection.
The Blues are still looking for their first title. If the French women experienced their first final in their history in a major tournament when they faced the Spanish in the Nations League last February (0-2 defeat), they are still looking for a title. But the Olympic women’s football tournament is particularly competitive since it is played between only 12 teams and with senior squads, unlike boys.
French women liberated in front but worrying behind
Triple scorers for the first time in 2024 in an official match, the Bleues broke their offensive glass ceiling at the expense of the Colombians. Enough to fill up with confidence offensively, especially for Marie-Antoinette Katoto, author of a double. On the contrary, the Tricolores displayed a lot of defensive generosity, which allowed Colombia to score twice, but also to hit the post. Details to correct against the Canadians.