The women’s soccer tournament at the 2024 Paris Olympics is now wrapped up.
What started with 12 teams has ended in three countries standing on the podium.
Take a look at who won gold, silver and bronze in the tournament.
Gold medal winners: USA
Emma Hayes found herself with a glorious gold medal only three months into her job as coach of the U.S. women’s national team job. Her team won the final 1-0 vs. Brazil.
It was a whirlwind journey filled with grit and determination for the USWNT throughout the tournament.
The “Triple Espresso” trio Trinity Rodman, Sophia Smith and Mallory Swanson have absolutely dominated the front line throughout the Games. Smith, who turned 24 the same day of the gold medal final, got to celebrate her big day by winning an Olympic title.
In the match, the USWNT’s attacking trio did its best to stay dangerous, while Emily Fox led the incredible defensive effort against relentless pressure from Brazil.
Alyssa Naeher showed nothing can get past her, with an outrageous save from a last-ditch effort by Adriana during the end of the stoppage time.
Tears, handshakes and hugs erupted as the USWNT emerged victorious.
Silver medal winners: Brazil
The tournament proved to be an emotional rollercoaster for Brazil as it competed in the first Olympic gold medal match since 2008 (a game that it lost to the U.S.).
Six-time FIFA Player of the Year and soccer icon Marta faced the opportunity to end her career with a gold medal. But Brazil found itself in the same place as in 2008, defeated by the U.S. with a final score of 1-0.
Brazil’s contagious passion doesn’t go unnoticed. Brazil defied all odds throughout the tournament and ended with a well-deserved silver medal.
Bronze medal winners: Germany
Giulia Gwinn scored the only goal of the bronze medal game after a successful penalty kick, as Germany defeated Spain 1-0.
Ann-Katrin Berger had an outstanding performance and saved her team by deflecting Alexia Putella’s penalty kick during the last second of stoppage time.
Germany clawed its way to the bronze and proved itself to be a resilient team throughout the tournament.