The Football Ferns have drawn formidable opponents at the Paris Olympic Games, as they find themselves grouped with hosts France and reigning gold medalists Canada in Group A.
Completing the group announced in Paris this morning is Colombia - the dynamic Fifa Women’s World Cup breakout team.
While the draw may not have favoured them for a direct path to the finals, there’s still an opportunity for advancement. Like they did at the London Games in 2012, the Ferns can secure a knockout spot by finishing as one of the top two third-placed teams across the four groups.
In Group B, the Matildas have the daunting task of facing the United States, the world’s most decorated women’s football team. Joining them are Germany, with the fourth team in the group to be determined from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) lineup, adding another element of unpredictability to the mix.
