Football at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Women's team squads facts for kids

The women's football tournament at the 2024 Summer Olympics was a big event held from July 25 to August 10, 2024. This was a full international tournament, meaning there were no age limits for the players. Each of the twelve national teams had to sign up a team of 18 players, including two goalkeepers. They could also name up to four extra players, called alternates, who could step in if someone got a serious injury during the tournament.

The official lists of all the players and their jersey numbers were shared by FIFA on July 11, 2024. The information for each player, like their position, age (as of July 25, 2024), how many games they played (caps), and how many goals they scored, was based on these official lists before the tournament started. The club listed is where the player last played a competitive match before the Olympics. The country next to the club shows which national football association the club belongs to. If a coach was from a different country than the team they coached, a flag for their nationality is shown.

Teams Competing in the Olympics Football Tournament

Group A Teams

Canada's Olympic Squad

Canada announced their team of 18 players and 4 alternates on July 1, 2024. Later, on July 20, Sydney Collins had to leave the team because of an injury, and Gabrielle Carle took her place. Desiree Scott was added to the list of alternate players. The acting head coach for Canada was Andy Spence.

Colombia's Olympic Squad

Colombia shared their team of 18 players and 4 alternates on July 5, 2024. Their head coach was Ángelo Marsiglia.

France's Olympic Squad

France announced their team of 18 players and 4 alternates on July 8, 2024. The head coach for France was Hervé Renard.

New Zealand's Olympic Squad

On June 28, 2024, Jitka Klimková decided to step down as head coach for the Olympics. So, assistant coach Michael Mayne became the acting head coach. New Zealand named their team of 18 players and 4 alternates on July 4. On July 24, Ali Riley had to withdraw due to an injury, and Michaela Foster replaced her. Grace Neville was added to the alternate list.

Group B Teams

Australia's Olympic Squad

Australia announced their team of 18 players and 4 alternates on June 4, 2024. Their head coach was Tony Gustavsson.

Germany's Olympic Squad

Germany named their team of 18 players and 4 alternates on July 3, 2024. On July 17, Lena Oberdorf had to leave the team because of an injury, and Janina Minge took her spot. Pia-Sophie Wolter was added to the alternate list. The interim head coach for Germany was Horst Hrubesch.

United States' Olympic Squad

The United States announced their team of 18 players and 4 alternates on June 26, 2024, with jersey numbers shared on July 3. On July 12, Catarina Macario withdrew due to an injury, and Lynn Williams replaced her. Emily Sams was added to the alternate list. The head coach for the United States was Emma Hayes.

Zambia's Olympic Squad

Zambia named a team of 22 players for the tournament on July 3, 2024. Their head coach was Bruce Mwape.

Group C Teams

Brazil's Olympic Squad

Brazil announced their team of 18 players and 4 alternates on July 2, 2024. Their head coach was Arthur Elias.

Japan's Olympic Squad

Japan named their team of 18 players and 4 alternates on June 14, 2024. Their head coach was Futoshi Ikeda.

Nigeria's Olympic Squad

Nigeria announced their team of 18 players and 4 alternates on July 3, 2024. On July 10, Halimatu Ayinde had to leave the team because of an injury, and Ifeoma Onumonu replaced her. Regina Otu was added to the alternate list. The head coach for Nigeria was Randy Waldrum.

Spain's Olympic Squad

Spain named their team of 18 players and 4 alternates on July 3, 2024. Their head coach was Montserrat Tomé.