Women's Olympic Games 2024

Ikeda took over from Asako Takakura in 2021 and left after having taken charge of Japan at the recent Paris Olympics 2024.

Brazil fought hard on a hot afternoon at the Parc des Princes, but the USA struck just before the hour mark when Swanson - on her 100th cap - ran through to finish past goalkeeper Lorena.

It is the first time the USA have taken the Olympic title in 12 years, their gold in Paris adding to those won in 1996, 2004, 2008 and 2012.

Giulia Gwinn converted a 65th-minute penalty in Lyon to give Germany the lead but Spain had the chance to force extra time when they won a spot-kick of their own right at the end of seven minutes of injury time.

However, former Ballon d'Or winner Putellas had her effort from the spot saved by the heroic Berger as Spain missed out on a medal on their debut appearance at the Olympics.

United States, record four-time women's football gold medallists, remained on course to win the title for the first time since 2012 after beating Germany 1-0 in extra time in Lyon, with Sophia Smith scoring the only goal.

Brazil later won through to their first final since 2008 by unexpectedly getting the better of the reigning world champions with a remarkable 4-2 victory in Marseille.

Trinity Rodman’s extra time winner showed the Nadeshiko a painful exit at the quarter-final stage in what was a repeat of the London 2012 gold medal match where once again the United States emerged as the victors.

However, it was undeniably the Americans’ toughest match at the Paris Games so far with Japan having chances of their own to win the tie, a performance that left Ikeda with a bittersweet feeling.

After a goalless 90 minutes at the Parc des Princes, Trinity Rodman struck her third goal of the tournament to end Japan’s gold medal dreams with a stunning effort as the United States stayed in hunt for a fifth gold medal.

The fixture at Parc des Princes will be the first meeting between the two sides at the Olympics since the gold medal match at Wembley Stadium in 2012, which the Americans won 2-1.

Recovering from losing their Group C opener against Spain, Japan won their next two matches to set up a meeting with four-time champions United States on Saturday.

It hasn’t been an easy campaign with injuries affecting selection but improving conditions allowed Ikeda more flexibility, especially in Wednesday’s win that confirmed them as group runners-up.

Australia’s Olympic hopes were hanging by a thread after the United States held off a late fightback to leave the Stade de Marseille as 2-1 winners with goals from Trinity Rodman and Korbin Albert.

Canada’s subsequent 1-0 win over Colombia confirmed Australia’s exit, marking the first time since Sydney 2000 that the Matildas failed to progress beyond the group stage.

The result meant the Matildas exited the tournament with Colombia (Group A) and Brazil (Group C) progressing as the two best third-placed teams, joining France, Canada, the United States, Germany, Spain and Japan in the quarter-finals.

A dominant United States side saw Trinity Rodman breaking the deadlock at the stroke of half-time before Korbin Albert sealed the win with a long range effort with 15 minutes remaining before Alanna Kennedy scored a late consolation.

The result, coupled with Spain's 2-0 win over Brazil enabled Japan to finish second in Group C to book their berth in the last eight where they will meet Group B winners the United States on Saturday.

The Matildas will lock horns with four-time gold medalists United States in Group B while Japan take on Nigeria in Group C.

Ikeda took over from Asako Takakura in 2021 and left after having taken charge of Japan at the recent Paris Olympics 2024.

Brazil fought hard on a hot afternoon at the Parc des Princes, but the USA struck just before the hour mark when Swanson - on her 100th cap - ran through to finish past goalkeeper Lorena.

It is the first time the USA have taken the Olympic title in 12 years, their gold in Paris adding to those won in 1996, 2004, 2008 and 2012.

It had looked as though Spain were going to run away with victory at the Parc des Princes when they recovered from conceding an early goal to lead 3-1 by half-time.

Giulia Gwinn converted a 65th-minute penalty in Lyon to give Germany the lead but Spain had the chance to force extra time when they won a spot-kick of their own right at the end of seven minutes of injury time.

However, former Ballon d'Or winner Putellas had her effort from the spot saved by the heroic Berger as Spain missed out on a medal on their debut appearance at the Olympics.

Rahimi's brace took him to eight goals at the Olympics, cementing his status as the tournament's top scorer, while Abde Ezzalzouli, Bilal El Khannouss and Akram Nakach also scored in a comprehensive win at the Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes.

Hakimi's late strike put the icing on the cake as Morocco claimed a first Olympic football medal, and a first for North Africa.

United States, record four-time women's football gold medallists, remained on course to win the title for the first time since 2012 after beating Germany 1-0 in extra time in Lyon, with Sophia Smith scoring the only goal.

Brazil later won through to their first final since 2008 by unexpectedly getting the better of the reigning world champions with a remarkable 4-2 victory in Marseille.

Spain, seeking to win the gold for a second time after emerging champions in 1992 and runners-up in the last edition, edged Morocco 2-1 in the other semi-final.

Trinity Rodman’s extra time winner showed the Nadeshiko a painful exit at the quarter-final stage in what was a repeat of the London 2012 gold medal match where once again the United States emerged as the victors.

However, it was undeniably the Americans’ toughest match at the Paris Games so far with Japan having chances of their own to win the tie, a performance that left Ikeda with a bittersweet feeling.

After a goalless 90 minutes at the Parc des Princes, Trinity Rodman struck her third goal of the tournament to end Japan’s gold medal dreams with a stunning effort as the United States stayed in hunt for a fifth gold medal.

It was a particularly bitter pill to swallow for head coach Go Oiwa, having seen his side come through the group stage with three wins and no goals conceded.

The Barcelona playmaker struck from outside the penalty area in the 11th and 73rd minutes to end Japanese dreams of a first Olympic medal since claiming bronze in Mexico City in 1968 while Spain advance to face Morocco in the semi-finals.

Mao Hosoya had a first half effort ruled out for a marginal offside decision after Lopez had put the Spanish ahead and the Kashiwa Reysol forward also hit the post as the Japanese exited the tournament.

Ikeda steps down as Japan head coach

Swanson strike hands United States women's title against Brazil

Last-gasp penalty save secures Germany women's bronze

USA and Brazil to battle for gold

Ikeda proud of Japan’s gallant run

Rodman breaks Nadeshiko hearts

Preview - Women’s QF: United States v Japan

Ikeda pleased after Nadeshiko overcome adversity to book last eight spot

Outgoing Gustavsson hails Matildas’ spirit despite early exit

Group B: Australia bow out after defeat to USA

Group C: Japan defeat Nigeria to advance

Preview - Women’s MD3

Ikeda steps down as Japan head coach

Swanson strike hands United States women's title against Brazil

Spain beat France in classic final to win men's gold

Last-gasp penalty save secures Germany women's bronze

Rahimi stars as Morocco outclass Egypt to take men's bronze

USA and Brazil to battle for gold

France set up men's final against Spain

Ikeda proud of Japan’s gallant run

Rodman breaks Nadeshiko hearts

Disappointed but Oiwa hopeful Japan can grow

Japan's hopes ended by Spain