The 2020 Tokyo Olympics football tournament is finally here after a delay of 12 months because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sixteen nations will compete for gold in the men's competition, while the women's event will feature 12 countries.
Matches will be played at seven venues in six host cities across Japan, giving regions other than Tokyo a taste of the Olympics.
Sporting News tells you everything you need to know about the Olympics football tournament.
How to watch the Olympics football tournament featuring the Olyroos and Matildas in Australia?
The Seven Network is the exclusive Australian broadcast rights holder of the Tokyo Olympic Games, with all of the Olyroos and Matildas games shown on their variety of platforms.
You can watch the matches across a variety of Seven digital TV channels, including 7, 7TWO, and 7mate.
Seven's channels are also accessible via the 7Plus website or app, which can be downloaded from the Apple Store and Google Play Store for use across a variety of devices.
The 7Plus app can be Chromecast from devices to televisions, while is also accessible on a variety of Smart TV's and video game consoles.
Brenton Speed has been signed by Seven to commentate football matches at the Games, while Mel McLaughlin, who was Fox Sports' round-ball host in the past, will lead the network's coverage of all events.
Olympics Golden Boot/Top Goalscorers
MEN | WOMEN
Olympics Groups and Standings
MEN
Group A | Group B | Group C | Group D
WOMEN
Group E | Group F | Group G | Third-place rankings
Olympics Squads
MEN
Japan | South Africa | Mexico | France | New Zealand | South Korea | Honduras | Romania | Egypt | Spain | Argentina | Australia | Brazil | Germany | Ivory Coast | Saudi Arabia
WOMEN
Japan | Canada | Great Britain | Chile | China | Brazil | Zambia | Netherlands | Sweden | United States | Australia | New Zealand
Men's Tournament
What age restrictions are there on men's squads?
Squads are usually restricted to players under the age of 23, but with the Olympics delayed by 12 months, the age has been lifted to 24.
Players born on or after January 1, 1997 are eligible for selection, while three squad members can be picked who are 24 or older.
The age restrictions are designed to ensure the Olympics tournament is unique and doesn't encroach on the World Cup.
Group A: Japan, South Africa, Mexico, France - schedule, standings, results, squads
Matches and scores
| Date | Time (AEST) | Match | Stadium | Broadcast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Jul 22 | 6.00pm | Mexico 4-1 France | Tokyo Stadium | 7Plus |
| Thu Jul 22 | 9.00pm | Japan 1-0 South Africa | Tokyo Stadium | 7Plus |
| Sun Jul 25 | 6.00pm | France 4-3 South Africa | Saitama Stadium | 7Plus |
| Sun Jul 25 | 9.00pm | Japan 2-1 Mexico | Saitama Stadium | 7Plus |
| Wed Jul 28 | 9.30pm | France 0-4 Japan | International Stadium Yokohama | 7Plus |
| Wed Jul 28 | 9.30pm | South Africa 0-3 Mexico | Sapporo Dome | 7Plus |
Group A table
| Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF | GA | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | +6 | 9 |
| Mexico | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 3 | +5 | 6 |
| France | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 11 | -6 | 3 |
| South Africa | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 8 | -5 | 0 |
Group A squads
JAPAN
Goalkeepers: Keisuke Osaka, Kosei Tani, Zion Suzuki.
Defenders: Hiroki Sakai*, Yuta Nakayama, Ko Itakura, Maya Yoshida*, Reo Hatate, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Daiki Hashioka, Ayumu Seko, Koki Machida.
Midfielders: Wataru Endo*, Takefusa Kubo, Koji Miyoshi, Ritsu Doan, Kaoru Mitoma, Yuki Soma, Ao Tanaka.
Forwards: Daizen Maeda, Ayase Ueda, Daichi Hayashi.
* Over-age player
SOUTH AFRICA
Goalkeepers: Ronwen Williams*, Mondli Moto, Sifiso Mlungwana.
Defenders: James Monyane, Katlego Mohamme, Luke Fleurs, Thendo Mukumela, Sibusiso Mabiliso, Tercious Malepe.
Midfielders: Teboho Mokoena, Kamohelo Mahlatsi, Nkosingiphile Ngcobo, Thabo Cele, Fagrie Lakay, Sipho Mbule, Goodman Mosele.
Forwards: Evidence Makgopa, Luther Singh, Lyle Foster, Kobamelo Kodisang.
*Over-age player
MEXICO
Goalkeepers: Guillermo Ochoa*, Sebastian Jurado, Luis Malagon.
Defenders: Cesar Montes, Johan Vasquez, Jesus Alberto Angulo, Jorge Sanchez, Vladimir Lorona, Adrian Mora, Luis Romo*.
Midfielders: Diego Lainez, Sebastian Cordova, Carlos Rodriguez, Roberto Alvarado, Uriel Antuna, Joaquin Esquivel, Fernando Beltran, Erick Aguirre, Jesus Ricardo Angulo.
Forwards: Henry Martin*, Alexis Vega, Eduardo Aguirre.
*Over-age player
FRANCE
Goalkeepers: Paul Bernardoni, Stefan Bajic, Dimitry Bertaud.
Defenders: Melvin Bard, Anthony Caci, Ismael Doukoure, Pierre Kalulu, Clement Michelin, Timothee Pembele, Modibo Sagnan.
Midfielders: Alexis Beka Beka, Jeremy Gelin, Enzo Le Fee, Teji Savanier*, Florian Thauvin*, Lucas Tousart.
Forwards: Andre-Pierre Gignac*, Randal Kolo Muani, Arnaud Nordin, Isaac Lihadji, Nathaniel Mbuku.
*Over-age player
GROUP B : New Zealand, South Korea, Honduras, Romania - Schedule, standings, results, squads
Matches and scores
| Date | Time (AEST) | Match | Stadium | Broadcast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Jul 22 | 6.00pm | New Zealand 1-0 South Korea | Kashima Stadium | 7Plus |
| Thu Jul 22 | 9.00pm | Honduras 0-1 Romania | Kashima Stadium | 7Plus |
| Sun Jul 25 | 6.00pm | New Zealand 2-3 Honduras | Kashima Stadium | 7Plus |
| Sun Jul 25 | 9.00pm | Romania 0-4 South Korea | Kashima Stadium | 7Plus |
| Wed Jul 28 | 6.30pm | Romania 0-0 New Zealand | Kashima Stadium | 7Plus |
| Wed Jul 28 | 6.30pm | South Korea 6-0 Honduras | International Stadium Yokohama | 7Plus |
Group B table
| Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF | GA | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 1 | +9 | 6 |
| New Zealand | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| Romania | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 4 |
| Honduras | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 9 | -6 | 3 |
Group B squads
NEW ZEALAND
Goalkeepers: Michael Woud, Jamie Searle, Alex Paulsen.
Defenders: Michael Boxall*, Liberato Cacace, Callan Elliot, Dane Ingram, Nando Pijnaker, Winston Reid*, George Stanger.
Midfielders: Joe Bell, Clayton Lewis, Marko Stamenic, Gianni Stensness, Ben Old, Sam Sutton.
Forwards: Joey Champness, Elijah Just, Callum McCowatt, Ben Waine, Chris Wood*, Matt Garbett.
*Over-age player
SOUTH KOREA
Goalkeepers: Song Bum-keun, Ahn Joon-soo, An Chan-gi.
Defenders: Lee You-hyeon, Jeong Tae-wook, Kim Jae-woo, Kim Jin-ya, Seol Young-woo, Kim Min-jae*, Kang Yoon-sung, Lee Sang-min.
Midfielders: Jeong Seung-won, Kim Dong-hyun, Lee Dong-gyeong, Won Du-jae, Lee Kang-in, Kim Jin-kyu.
Forwards: Lee Dong-jun, Um Won-sang, Song Min-kyu, Kwon Chang-hoon*, Hwang Ui-jo*.
*Over-age player
HONDURAS
Goalkeepers: Alex Guity, Michael Perrelo, Bryan Ramos.
Defenders: Denil Maldonado, Wesley Decas, Carlos Melendez, Christropher Melendez, Jose Garcia, Elvin Oliva.
Midfielders: Jonathan Nunez, Jose Alejandro Reyes, Edwin Rodriguez, Samuel Elvir, Carlos Pineda, Jorge Alvarez.
Forwards: Jorge Benguche*, Rigoberto Rivas, Brayan Moya*, Jose Pinto, Luis Palma, Juan Obregon Jr., Douglas Martinez.
*Over-age player
ROMANIA
Goalkeepers: Mihai Aioani, Mihai Popa, Stefan Tarnovanu.
Defenders: Radu Boboc, Andrei Chindris, Virgil Ghita, Ricardo Grigore, Alex Pascanu, Andrei Ratiu, Florin Stefan*.
Midfielders: Tudor Baluta, Andrei Ciobanu, Alex Dobre, Marco Dulca, Ion Gheorghe, Valentin Gheorghe, Marius Marin, Eduard Florescu, Antonio Sefer.
Forwards: George Ganea, Andrei Sintean.
*Over-aged player
Group C: Egypt, Spain, Argentina, Australia - Schedule, standings, results, squads
Matches and scores
| Date | Time (AEST) | Match | Stadium | Broadcast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Jul 22 | 5.30pm | Egypt 0-0 Spain | Sapporo Dome | 7Plus |
| Thu Jul 22 | 8.30pm | Argentina 0-2 Australia | Sapporo Dome | Seven |
| Sun Jul 25 | 5.30pm | Egypt 0-1 Argentina | Sapporo Dome | 7Plus |
| Sun Jul 25 | 8.30pm | Australia 0-1 Spain | Sapporo Dome | Seven |
| Wed Jul 28 | 9.00pm | Australia 0-2 Egypt | Miyagi Stadium | Seven |
| Wed Jul 28 | 9.00pm | Spain 1-1 Argentina | Saitama Stadium | 7Plus |
Group C table
| Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF | GA | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 5 |
| Egypt | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 4 |
| Argentina | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 4 |
| Australia | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
Group C squads
EGYPT
Goalkeepers: Mohamed El Shenawy*, Mohamed Sobhy, Mahmoud Gad.
Defenders: Ahmed Hegazi*, Mahmoud Hamdy, Mohamed Abdel Salam, Osama Galal, Ahmed Ramadan, Karim El-Eraky, Karim Fouad, Ahmed Abou El Fotouh.
Midfielders: Akram Tawfik, Amar Hamdy, Nasser Maher, Emam Ashour.
Forwards: Ramadan Sobhi, Ibrahim Adel, Abdel Rahman Magdy, Taher Mohamed, Salah Mohsen, Nasser Mansi, Ahmed Yasser.
*Over-age player
SPAIN
Goalkeepers: Alex Dominguez, Alvaro Fernandes, Unai Simon.
Defenders: Eric Garcia, Juan Miranda, Oscar Mingueza, Oscar Gil, Pau Torres, Jesus Vallejo.
Midfielders: Pedri, Bryan Gil, Martin Zubimendi, Marc Cucurella, Jon Moncayola, Dani Olmo, Carlos Soler, Dani Ceballos*, Mikel Merino*, Marco Asensio*.
Forwards: Javi Puado, Rafa Mir, Mikel Oyarzabal.
*Over-age player
ARGENTINA
Goalkeepers: Joaquin Blazquez, Lautaro Morales, Jeremias Ledesma*.
Defenders: Hernan de la Fuente, Marcelo Herrera, Nehuen Perez, Leonel Mosevich, Facundo Medina, Francisco Ortega, Claudio Bravo.
Midfielders: Fausto Vera, Santiago Colombatto, Tomas Belmonte, Martin Payero, Thiago Almada, Esequiel Barco.
Forwards: Carlos Valenzuela, Pedro de la Vega, Alexis Mac Allister, Agustin Urzi, Adolfo Gaich, Ezequiel Ponce.
*Over-age player
AUSTRALIA
Goalkeepers: Tom Glover, Ashley Maynard-Brewer, Jordan Holmes.
Defenders: Nathaniel Atkinson, Thomas Deng, Joel King, Kye Rowles, Harry Souttar, Jay Rich-Baghuelou.
Midfielders: Keanu Baccus, Denis Genreau, Riley McGree, Connor Metcalfe, Dylan Pierias, Caleb Watts, Cameron Devlin, Marco Tillo.
Forwards: Daniel Arzani, Nicholas D’Agostino, Mitchell Duke*, Reno Piscopo, Lachlan Wales.
*Over-aged player
Group D: Brazil, Germany, Ivory Coast, Saudi Arabia - Schedule, standings, results, squads
Matches and scores
| Date | Time (AEST) | Match | Stadium | Broadcast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Jul 22 | 6.30pm | Ivory Coast 2-1 Saudi Arabia | International Stadium Yokohama | 7Plus |
| Thu Jul 22 | 9.30pm | Brazil 4-2 Germany | International Stadium Yokohama | 7Plus |
| Sun Jul 25 | 6.30pm | Brazil 0-0 Ivory Coast | International Stadium Yokohama | 7Plus |
| Sun Jul 25 | 9.30pm | Saudi Arabia 2-3 Germany | International Stadium Yokohama | 7Plus |
| Wed Jul 28 | 6.00pm | Saudi Arabia 1-3 Brazil | Saitama Stadium | 7Plus |
| Wed Jul 28 | 6.00pm | Germany 1-1 Ivory Coast | Saitama Stadium | 7Plus |
Group D table
| Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF | GA | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 3 | +4 | 7 |
| Ivory Coast | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 5 |
| Germany | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 7 | -1 | 4 |
| Saudi Arabia | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 8 | -4 | 0 |
Group D squads
BRAZIL
Goalkeepers: Brenno, Lucao, Santos*.
Defenders: Nino, Ricardo Graca, Guilherme Arana, Gabriel Menino, Dani Alves*, Diego Carlos*, Abner Vinicius, Bruno Fuchs.
Midfielders: Matheus Henrique, Bruno Guimaraes, Douglas Luiz, Claudinho, Reinier, Douglas Augusto.
Forwards: Gabriel Martinelli, Paulinho, Richarlison, Matheus Cunha, Antony.
*Over-age player
GERMANY
Goalkeepers: Svend Brodersen, Florian Muller, Luca Plogmann.
Defenders: Benjamin Henrichs, Amos Pieper, David Raum, Jordan Torunarigha, Felix Uduokhai, Joshua Vagnoman.
Midfielders: Nadiem Amiri*, Maximilian Arnold*, Niklas Dorsch, Ismail Jakobs, Eduard Lowen, Arne Maier, Anton Stach.
Forwards: Max Kruse*, Marco Richter, Cedric Teuchert.
*Over-age player
IVORY COAST
Goalkeepers: Eliezer Ira Tape, Maxime Nagoli Oupoh, Nicolas Tie.
Defenders: Kouao Koffi, Zie Ouattara, Wilfried Singo, Eric Bailly*, Kouadio-Yves Dalila, Ismael Diallo, Silas Gnaka.
Midfielders: Eboue Kouassi, Idrissa Doumbia, Franck Kessie*, Amad Diallo,Max Gradel*, Youssouf Dao.
Forwards: Chieck Timite, Christiane Kouame, Vakoun Issouf Bayo, Mory Keita, Kader Keita, Aboubacar Doumbia.
*Over-age players
SAUDI ARABIA
Goalkeepers: Zaid Al-Bawardi, Mohammed Al Rubaie, Amin Bukhari.
Defenders: Saud Abdulhamid, Abdulelah Al-Amri, Khalifah Al-Dawsari, Yasser Al-Shahrani*, Hamad Al-Yami, Abdullah Hassoun, Abdulbasit Hindi.
Midfielders: Turki Al-Ammar, Salem Al-Dawsari*, Salman Al-Faraj*, Khalid Al-Ghannam, Ali Al-Hassan, Ayman Al-Khulaif, Sami Al-Najei, Nasser Al-Omran, Mukhtar Ali, Abdulrahman Ghareeb, Ayman Yahya.
Forwards: Abdullah Al-Hamdan.
*Over-age player
Men's Tournamant Knockout Stage - schedule, scores, results
QUARTER-FINALS
| Date | Time (AEST) | Match No. | Match | Stadium | Broadcast |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Jul 31 | 6.00pm | 27 | Spain 5-2 Ivory Coast (AET) | Miyagi Stadium | 7Plus |
| Sat Jul 31 | 7.00pm | 25 | Japan 0-0 New Zealand (Pens 4-2) | Kashima Stadium | 7Plus |
| Sat Jul 31 | 8.00pm | 28 | Brazil 1-0 Egypt | Saitama Stadium | 7Plus |
| Sat Jul 31 | 9.00pm | 26 | South Korea 3-6 Mexico | International Stadium Yokohama | 7Plus |
SEMI-FINALS
| Date | Time (AEST) | Match No. | Match | Stadium | Broadcast |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue Aug 3 | 6.00pm | 30 | Mexico 0-0 Brazil (Pens 1-4) | Kashima Stadium | 7Plus |
| Tue Aug 3 | 9.00pm | 29 | Japan 0-1 Spain (AET) | Saitama Stadium | 7Plus |
BRONZE MEDAL MATCH
| Date | Time (AEST) | Match No. | Match | Stadium | Broadcast |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri Aug 6 | 9.00pm | 31 | Japan 1-3 Mexico | Saitama Stadium | 7Plus |
FINAL
| Date | Time (AEST) | Match No. | Match | Stadium | Broadcast |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Aug 7 | 9.30pm | 32 | Spain 1-2 Brazil (AET) | International Stadium Yokohama | 7Plus |
Men's Olympics Golden Boot standings, top goalscorers
| Name | Nation | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| Richarlison | Brazil | 5 |
| Andre-Pierre Gignac | France | 4 |
| Hwang Ui-jo | South Korea | 4 |
| Sebastian Cordova | Mexico | 4 |
| Lee Kang-in | South Korea | 3 |
| Takefusa Kubo | Japan | 3 |
| Rafa Mir | Spain | 3 |
| Henry Martin | Mexico | 3 |
| Alexis Vega | Mexico | 3 |
| Mikel Oyarzabal | Spain | 3 |
Women's Tournament
What age restrictions are there on women's squads?
There are no age restrictions on the women's tournament.
Group E: Japan, Canada, Great Britain, Chile - schedule, standings, results, squads
Matches and scores
| Date | Time (AEST) | Match | Stadium | Broadcast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 21 | 5.30pm | Great Britain 2-0 Chile | Sapporo Dome | 7Plus |
| Wed Jul 21 | 8.30pm | Japan 1-1 Canada | Sapporo Dome | 7Plus |
| Sat Jul 24 | 5.30pm | Chile 1-2 Canada | Sapporo Dome | 7Plus |
| Sat Jul 24 | 8.30pm | Japan 0-1 Great Britain | Sapporo Dome | 7Plus |
| Tue Jul 27 | 9.00pm | Chile 0-1 Japan | Miyagi Stadium | 7Plus |
| Tue Jul 27 | 9.00pm | Canada 1-1 Great Britain | Kashima Stadium | 7Plus |
Group E table
| Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF | GA | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Britain | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 7 |
| Canada | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | +1 | 5 |
| Japan | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Chile | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 0 |
Group E squads
JAPAN
Goalkeepers: Sakiko Ikeda, Ayaka Yamashita, Chika Hirao.
Defenders: Saki Kumagai, Risa Shimizu, Asato Miyagawa, Moeka Minami, Nanami Kitamura, Saori Takarada, Shiori Miyake.
Midfielders: Emi Nakajima, Yui Hasegawa, Hina Sugita, Narumi Miura, Yuzuho Shiokoshi, Jun Endo, Honoka Hayashi, Momoka Kinoshita.
Forwards: Yuika Sugasawa, Mana Iwabuchi, Mina Tanaka, Yuka Momiki.
CANADA
Goalkeepers: Stephanie Labbe, Kailen Sheridan, Erin McLeod.
Defenders: Kadeisha Buchanan, Vanessa Gilles, Shelina Zadorski, Allysha Chapman, Ashley Lawrence, Jayde Riviere, Gabrielle Carle.
Midfielders: Jessie Fleming, Julia Grosso, Quinn, Desiree Scott, Sophie Schmidt.
Forwards: Janine Beckie, Adriana Leon, Nichelle Prince, Deanne Rose, Christine Sinclair, Evelyne Viens, Jordyn Huitema.
GREAT BRITAIN
Goalkeepers: Ellie Roebuck, Carly Telford, Sandy MacIver.
Defenders: Steph Houghton, Millie Bright, Lucy Bronze, Rachel Daly, Demi Stokes, Leah Williamson, Lotte Wubben-Moy, Niamh Charles.
Midfielders: Kim Little, Jill Scott, Sophie Ingle, Keira Walsh, Caroline Weir, Ella Toone.
Forwards: Ellen White, Lauren Hemp, Fran Kirby, Nikita Parris, Georgia Stanway.
CHILE
Goalkeepers: Christiane Endler, Natalia Campos, Antonia Canales.
Defenders: Carla Guerrero, Camila Saez, Daniela Pardo, Javiera Toro, Valentina Diaz, Fernanda Ramirez.
Midfielders: Francisca Lara, Yanara Aedo, Karen Araya, Yessenia Lopez, Francisca Mardones, Nayadet Lopez, Yastin Jimenez.
Forwards: Daniela Zamora, Maria Jose Urrutia, Fernanda Pinilla, Rosario Balmaceda, Javiera Grez, Yenny Acuna.
GROUP F: China, Brazil, Zambia, Netherlands - Schedule, standings, results, squads
Matches and scores
| Date | Time (AEST) | Match | Stadium | Broadcast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 21 | 6.00pm | China 0-5 Brazil | Miyagi Stadium | 7Plus |
| Wed Jul 21 | 9.00pm | Zambia 3-10 Netherlands | Miyagi Stadium | 7Plus |
| Sat Jul 24 | 6.00pm | China 4-4 Zambia | Miyagi Stadium | 7Plus |
| Sat Jul 24 | 9.00pm | Netherlands 3-3 Brazil | Miyagi Stadium | 7Plus |
| Tue Jul 27 | 9.30pm | Netherlands 8-2 China | International Stadium Yokohama | 7Plus |
| Tue Jul 27 | 9.30pm | Brazil 1-0 Zambia | Saitama Stadium | 7Plus |
Group F table
| Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF | GA | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 8 | +13 | 7 |
| Brazil | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 3 | +6 | 7 |
| Zambia | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 15 | -8 | 1 |
| China | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 17 | -11 | 1 |
Group F squads
CHINA
Goalkeepers: Zhu Yu, Peng Shimeng, Ding Xuan.
Defenders: Li Mengwen, Lin Yuping, Wu Haiyan, Wang Xiaoxue, Luo Guiping, Chen Qiaozhu, Wang Ying.
Midfielders: Li Qingtong, Xin Zhang, Wang Shuang, Yan Wang, Mu Siwen, Yang Lina, Liu Jing.
Forwards: Wang Shanshan, Yang Man, Wurigumula, Xiao Yuyi, Wang Yanwen.
BRAZIL
Goalkeepers: Barbara, Leticia, Aline Reis.
Defenders: Tamires, Erika, Poliana, Rafaelle, Bruna Benites, Jucinara, Leticia Santos.
Midfielders: Formiga, Marta, Debinha, Andressinha, Adriana, Duda, Julia Bianchi.
Forwards: Beatriz, Ludmila, Geyse, Andressa Alves, Giovana.
ZAMBIA
Goalkeepers: Hazel Nali, Ngambo Musole, Catherine Musonda.
Defenders: Margaret Belemu, Martha Tembo, Esther Siamfuko, Lushomo Mweemba, Anita Mulenga, Agness Musesa, Vast Phiri, Fikile Xhosa.
Midfielders: Mary Wilombe, Ireen Lungu, Esther Mukwasa, Suzeni Evaline, Avell Chitundu.
Forwards: Ochumba Lubandji, Hellen Mubanga, Barbara Banda, Grace Chanda, Racheal Kundananji.
NETHERLANDS
Goalkeepers: Sari van Veenendaal, Lize Kop, Loes Geurts.
Defenders: Merel van Dongen, Kika van Es, Sisca Folkertsma, Stefanie van der Gragt, Dominique Janssen, Aniek Nouwen, Lynn Wilms, Anouk Dekker.
Midfielders: Danielle van de Donk, Jackie Groenen, Victoria Pelova, Sherida Spitse.
Forwards: Lineth Beerensteyn, Lieke Martens, Vivianne Miedema, Jill Roord, Shanice van de Sanden, Inessa Kaagman, Renate Jansen.
Group G: Sweden, United States, Australia, New Zealand - Schedule, standings, results, squads
Matches and scores
| Date | Time (AEST) | Match | Stadium | Broadcast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 21 | 6.30pm | Sweden 3-0 United States | Tokyo Stadium | 7Plus |
| Wed Jul 21 | 9.30pm | Australia 2-1 New Zealand | Tokyo Stadium | Seven |
| Sat Jul 24 | 6.30pm | Sweden 4-2 Australia | Saitama Stadium | Seven |
| Sat Jul 24 | 9.30pm | New Zealand 1-6 United States | Saitama Stadium | 7Plus |
| Tue Jul 27 | 6.00pm | New Zealand 0-2 Sweden | Miyagi Stadium | 7Plus |
| Tue Jul 27 | 6.00pm | United States 0-0 Australia | Kashima Stadium | Seven |
Group G table
| Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF | GA | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 2 | +7 | 9 |
| United States | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 | +2 | 4 |
| Australia | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 4 |
| New Zealand | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 10 | -8 | 0 |
Group G squads
SWEDEN
Goalkeepers: Jennifer Falk, Hedvig Lindahl, Zecira Musovic.
Defenders: Jonna Andersson, Nathalie Bjorn, Magda Eriksson, Hanna Glas, Amanda Ilestedt, Emma Kullberg, Julia Roddar.
Midfielders: Filippa Angeldahl, Kosovare Asllani, Hanna Bennison, Olivia Schough, Caroline Seger.
Forwards: Stina Blackstenius, Lina Hurtig, Sofia Jakobsson, Madelen Janogy, Fridolina Rolfo, Anna Anvegard, Rebecka Blomqvist.
UNITED STATES
Goalkeepers: Adrianna Franch, Alyssa Naeher, Jane Campbell.
Defenders: Abby Dahlkemper, Tierna Davidson, Crystal Dunn, Kelley O’Hara, Becky Sauerbrunn, Emily Sonnett, Casey Krueger.
Midfielders: Julie Ertz, Lindsey Horan, Rose Lavelle, Kristie Mewis, Samantha Mewis, Catarina Macario.
Forwards: Tobin Heath, Carli Lloyd, Alex Morgan, Christen Press, Megan Rapinoe, Lynn Williams.
AUSTRALIA
Goalkeepers: Lydia Williams, Teagan Micah, Mackenzie Arnold.
Defenders: Clare Polkinghorne, Alanna Kennedy, Steph Catley, Ellie Carpenter, Aivi Luik, Laura Brock, Charlotte Grant, Courtney Nevin.
Midfielders: Elise Kellond-Knight, Emily van Egmond, Tameka Yallop, Chloe Logarzo, Kyra Cooney-Cross.
Forwards: Kyah Simon, Sam Kerr, Caitlin Foord, Hayley Raso, Emily Gielnik, Mary Fowler.
NEW ZEALAND
Goalkeepers: Erin Nayler, Anna Leat, Victoria Esson.
Defenders: CJ Bott, Claudia Bunge, Abby Erceg, Anna Green, Meikayla Moore, Ali Riley, Elizabeth Anton, Marisa van der Meer.
Midfielders: Katie Bowen, Olivia Chance, Daisy Cleverley, Betsy Hassett, Annalie Longo, Ria Percival, Emma Rolston.
Forwards: Gabi Rennie, Paige Satchell, Hannah Wilkinson, Michaela Robertson.
Standings/Rankings of third-placed teams
The two top-ranked third-place finishers in each group will qualify for the knockout stage.
| Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF | GA | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Australia | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 4 |
| Zambia | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 15 | -8 | 1 |
Women's Tournamant Knockout Stage - schedule, scores, results
QUARTER-FINALS
| Date | Time (AEST) | Match No. | Match | Stadium | Broadcast |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri Jul 30 | 6.00pm | 22 | Canada 0-0 Brazil (Pens 4-3) | Miyagi Stadium | 7Plus |
| Fri Jul 30 | 7.00pm | 19 | Great Britain 3-4 Australia | Kashima Stadium | 7Plus |
| Fri Jul 30 | 8.00pm | 21 | Sweden 3-1 Japan | Saitama Stadium | 7Plus |
| Fri Jul 30 | 9.00pm | 20 | Netherlands 2-2 United States (Pens 2-4) | International Stadium Yokohama | 7Plus |
SEMI-FINALS
| Date | Time (AEST) | Match No. | Match | Stadium | Broadcast |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon Aug 2 | 6.00pm | 24 | United States 0-1 Canada | Kashima Stadium | 7Plus |
| Mon Aug 2 | 9.00pm | 23 | Australia 0-1 Sweden | International Stadium Yokohama | 7Plus |
BRONZE MEDAL MATCH
| Date | Time (AEST) | Match No. | Match | Stadium | Broadcast |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Aug 5 | 6.00pm | 25 | Australia 3-4 United States | Kashima Stadium | 7Plus |
FINAL
| Date | Time (AEST) | Match No. | Match | Stadium | Broadcast |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri Aug 6 | 12.00pm | 32 | Sweden 1-1 Canada (Pens 2-3) | National Stadium, Tokyo | 7Plus |
Women's Olympics Golden Boot standings, top goalscorers
| Name | Nation | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| Vivianne Miedema | Netherlands | 10 |
| Ellen White | Great Britain | 6 |
| Barbra Banda | Zambia | 6 |
| Sam Kerr | Australia | 6 |
| Stina Blackstenius | Sweden | 5 |
| Wang Shuang | China | 4 |
| Lieke Martens | Netherlands | 4 |
| Fridolina Rolfo | Sweden | 3 |
| Marta | Brazil | 3 |
| Lineth Beerensteyn | Netherlands | 3 |