The women’s soccer Group Stage at the 2024 Paris Olympics continues, with the USWNT set to face Germany on Sunday, July 28 at Parc des Princes in Paris. Viewers can watch the event live on the USA Network starting at 2:45 p.m. EST or stream it through platforms like Peacock, FuboTV, or DirecTV Stream. The USWNT is coming off a 3-0 victory over Zambia and will also face Australia in the Group Stage.
In a shocking turn of events, FIFA docked six points from Canada in the Paris Olympics women’s soccer tournament and banned three coaches for one year due to a drone-spying scandal involving their team. The Canadian Soccer Federation was penalized with a fine, and the head coach, Bev Priestman, along with her two assistants, were found responsible for offensive behavior and a violation of fair play principles. The Canadian Olympic Committee is considering an appeal, stating that the athletes were not involved in the unethical behavior.
The case is likely to be brought to the Court of Arbitration for Sport’s special Olympic court in Paris for further review. Despite the sanctions, the points deduction does not eliminate Canada from the tournament, but it will require the team to win all remaining group stage games to advance to the quarterfinals. The scandal is a significant embarrassment for the Canadian federation, especially given their role in helping organize the upcoming men’s World Cup in 2026.
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