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Looks like the IOC/FIFA need to have the squad lists by next Monday (8th).

https://olympics.com/en/news/pathway-to-paris-football-qualification-system-explained
8 July 2024: Deadline for sports entries for Paris 2024.

France U3s beat Paraguay U23s 4-1, overnight in a warmup. Both teams likely not a full strength with Euros & Copa America happening. Some highlights here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ky2XRRdLevg

Looks like Paraguay finished top in CONMEBOL Olympic qualifying. Beating Brazil & drawing with Argentina. Tourney held in Venezuela.

Damn I know France are at the top of their game right now but I would not have expected a team of 3 year olds to beat Paraguay’s team of basically fully grown men.

So watched the French 3 year olds against Paraguay. They did look a bit scary good. Some very quick players, lots of attacks at high speed that will really test any defence  for 90 mins. It is a game I can see Bazeley going 3 CBs. We will need to find a way to slow them down somehow.

In form Mateta (16 EPL goals with Palace last season), looks to be one of their o/a players. He's a big human, and got the first 2 goals against Paraguay (2nd a pen) before coming off early 2nd half.

I guess realistically the first 2 pool games (Guinea & USA) are the ones to target for a result. Who knows if the French already have the pool won by the time they play us, they may rest a few.


Edit - and got a tip off Tim Payne has been unfortunately ruled out.