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Group C
Egypt
Egypt vs Spain 22nd July 2021 Sapporo Dome
Egypt vs Argentina 25th July 2021 Sapporo Dome
Australia vs Egypt 28th July 2021 Miyagi Stadium
The Gaffer
Shawky Gharieb – A former Africa cup of Nations winner, he takes Egypt on to their 12th Olympic quest.
Golden Stars
Taher Mohamed, 24.
The Al Ahly forward loves shooting from long range, with the ability to win the ball back, he serves as a two-pronged attack and defence.
Amar Hamdy, 22.
On loan at Al Ittihad from Al Ahly, this Golden Star has the markings to be a special player, with fast feet and a perfect weight of pass on him, one to look out for.
Spain
Egypt vs Spain 22nd July 2021 Sapporo Dome
Australia vs Spain 25th July 2021 Sapporo Dome
Spain vs Argentina 28th July 2021 Saitama Stadium
The Gaffer
Luis de la Fuente – Having won the La Liga twice as a player, the manager also played for the U23 side before, so he knows what it takes to be a winner.
Golden Stars
Oscar Mingueza, 22.
Making his first-team debut for Barcelona in 2020, Mingueza has a calm presence in any defence, but his no-nonsense approach makes him highly effective.
Bryan Gil, 20.
The Sevilla youth team player who brings grace and flair to any football pitch, he plays the game with a smile on his face.
Argentina
Argentina vs Australia 22nd July 2021 Sapporo Dome
Egypt vs Argentina 25th July 2021 Sapporo Dome
Spain vs Argentina 28th July 2021 Saitama Stadium
The Gaffer
Fernando Batista – The former youth coordinator of Argentinos Juniors has coached the U23 National team since 2018.
Golden Stars
Hernan De La Fuente, 24.
A marauding full-back who loves defending as much as attacking. Fuente is a one-club man currently contracted with Velez Sarsfield.
Augustin Urzi, 21.
Urzi is currently playing for Banfield in Argentina, but after this tournament, this maverick player will get a move to a bigger club.
Australia
Argentina vs Australia 22nd July 2021 Sapporo Dome
Australia vs Spain 25th July 2021 Sapporo Dome
Australia vs Egypt 28th July 2021 Miyagi Stadium
The Gaffer
Graham Arnold – Second time lucky? The manager has been here before with Australia and will be looking to steady the ship for the Olyroos.
Golden Stars
Daniel Arzani, 22
Contracted by Manchester City, the direct right-winger shows a hunger for the game matched by very few. A clinical dribbler who is not afraid of his opposition fullback.
Riley McGree, 22.
A player who always pops up with a goal, McGree loves anything out of the ordinary. In 2018 he was nominated for the Puskas award for an audacious effort.
Group D
Brazil
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Brazil vs Germany 22nd July 2021 International Stadium
Brazil vs Ivory Coast 25th July 2021 International Stadium
Saudi Arabia vs Brazil 28th July 2021 Saitama Stadium
The Gaffer
Andre Jardine – Since the abdication of Sylvinho in 2019, he has taken over as coach of the U23 and U20 Brazil teams. Dani Alves was called up at the age of 38 to help Brazil to their second Gold medal.
Golden Stars
Matheus Cunha, 22.
The Hertha Berlin forward won the Puskas award in 2019. Cunha will look to set this stage alight and bring Brazil their consecutive Gold Medal.
Bruno Guimaraes, 23.
Brazil fans were disappointed that the Lyon ace was replaced by Arthur in the full National team. However, he will be one of Brazil’s main men in Japan. A steely midfielder who grows in the mold of the legend, Gilberto Silva.
Germany
Brazil vs Germany 22nd July 2021 International Stadium
Saudi Arabia vs Germany 25th July 2021 International Stadium
Germany vs Ivory Coast 28th July 2021 Saitama Stadium
The Gaffer
Stefan Kuntz – Playing for the Germany National side 25 times and scoring six, Kuntz brings a wealth of international experience for his side.
Golden Stars
Arne Maier, 22.
Playing for Arminia Bielefeld (On loan from Hertha BSC), this dynamic and creative midfielder is a powerful but elegant player with great technique.
Jordan Torunarigha, 23.
Hertha BSC through and through, this man has football in his veins. His father and brother both played professionally. Technical, powerful, and commanding watch out for this talent.
Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast vs Saudi Arabia 22nd July 2021 International Stadium
Brazil vs Ivory Coast 25th July 2021 International Stadium
Germany vs Ivory Coast 28th July 2021 Saitama Stadium
The Gaffer
Soualiho Haidara – will be taking the Ivory Coast to their second Olympic games. Laced with international talent, this team will give most a run for their money.
Golden Stars
Amad Diallo, 18.
The Manchester United winger will look to display his mercurial talent and show his new club what they can look forward to in the Premier League.
Wilfried Singo, 19.
The Torino fullback is an attacking menace to opposition defenders who utilizes speed, strength, and terrific dribbling to evade players.
Saudi Arabia
Ivory Coast vs Saudi Arabia 22nd July 2021 International Stadium
Saudi Arabia vs Germany 25th July 2021 International Stadium
Saudi Arabia vs Brazil 8th July 2021 Saitama Stadium
The Gaffer
Saad Al- Shehri – has overseen the Saudi Arabian Olympic team since 2018, they come into the tournament on the back of a second-place finish at the 2020 AFC U23 championship.
Golden Stars
Turki Al-Ammar, 21.
Regarded as the next best talent in Saudi Arabia, the Al Shabab midfielder is full of tricks, but he also has an end product to his play.
Khalid Al-Ghannam, 20.
Playing his football for Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia, this promising winger will look to create something out of nothing, emerging talent.
Did You know?
Football was temporarily dropped from the Olympics for the 1932 Game in Los Angeles.
FIFA had launched the World Cup only two years previously and American Football was instead included as a demonstration sport to appeal to an American audience.
Despite Olympic football turning professional in 1984, it wasn’t until 1992 that the age restriction for men was introduced. That meant there were two Games, 1984 and 1988 when it was an open-age tournament for professional players.
The record for most goals at a single competition belongs to Hungarian striker Ferenc Bene. He scored 12 times in just five games at the 1964 Olympics in Tokyo. He is the only one in 104 years to do it.
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