During the recent Paris 2024 Olympic Games ceremony, the groups for the women's football tournament were announced, highlighting the presence of the Colombian women's team in Group A. This position pits them against notable teams like France, country organizer. and New Zealand. This event will take place from July 26 to August 11 and promises to be a crucial showcase for female talent in the sport.

The road to Paris 2024 has not been easy for the Powerpuff Girls, the nickname by which the Colombian team is known. Their recent career includes an outstanding participation in the Gold Cup, where they reached the quarter-finals.

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The performance in this tournament has sparked optimism among fans and experts, especially because of the mix of experience and youth in the team. Players like Catalina Usme, Linda Caicedo, Daniela Montoya, Jorelyn Carabalí and Manuela Vanegas will be essential in the quest to surpass the feats obtained in previous Olympic editions.where Colombia failed to advance past the group stage.

France against. Colombia

• Date: July 25
• Time: 2:00 p.m. (Colombian time)
• Stadium: Parc Olympique Lyonnais

France against. New Zealand

• Date: July 28
• Time: 10:00 a.m.
• Stadium: Parc Olympique Lyonnais

Colombia vs. Canada

• Date: July 31
• Time: 2:00 p.m. (Colombian time)
• Stadium: Allianz Riviera

The structure of the tournament promises emotion from the initial phase, divided into three groups of four teams. The top two teams from each group, as well as the two best qualified third places, will advance to the following rounds. This system guarantees quality matchups and offers teams a chance to redeem themselves after an uncertain start. In the past, the Colombian team has been challenged by top teams like France, with unfavorable results.. However, with the transition in their technical direction, now under the leadership of Angelo Marsiglia, and the quality demonstrated recently, a worthy performance is expected in this international competition.

This draw, carried out four months before the start of the Olympic tournament, coincided with the confirmation of Angelo Marsiglia as permanent coach of the women's team.

The French coach expressed the complexity of the group, but was confident in the preparation and ability of his team to face these rivals. He particularly highlighted the opening match against hosts France as crucial to their aspirations of progressing in the tournament. Despite recognizing the quality and challenge that New Zealand and Canada also represent, Marsiglia stressed the importance of approaching each match with maximum focus and strategy.

“As we expected, it would be a pretty strong group. There are 12 teams which represent each of the continents and Federations very well. Colombia has prepared for this tournament, it continues to prepare (…) We are facing the host country (France), which is the first match, a fairly strong rival. We have analyzed this type of high-ranking rivals a lot. We also have to face New Zealand, where we just played them, and it was very difficult for us to beat them. And finally, we have Canada, which is one of the strongest countries and the current champion of the Olympic Games.

Compared to her recent participation in the Women's Gold Cup, where the team was eliminated by the United States in the quarter-finals, Marsiglia gave a positive assessment, highlighting the lessons learned and the importance of adapting to the demands high-level physical and tactical skills. football level.