The Canadian Women's National Team looks to achieve a nearly-impossible feat, getting out of Group A after being docked six points by FIFA due to the spying scandal.
Canada takes on South American rising nation Colombia on Tuesday, July 31 in a must-win match at the Stade de Nice to close out Group A action. Canada secured a thrilling 2-1 win late over France in the last round and now sit back at zero points in the standings.
As The Sporting News' Kyle Bonn noted, Canada must win if it wants to advance to the knockout round. Canada still even has a chance of winning Group A, if New Zealand can top France in the other match. Otherwise, Canada would finish in second place. A draw or a defeat, and the Canucks depart the Olympics with a dark cloud hanging over the program.
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On the other side, Colombia comes in off a 2-0 win over New Zealand, rebounding from an opening-match defeat to France.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch it, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
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What time does Canada vs. Colombia kick off?
This 2024 Olympics group stage match takes place at the Stade de Nice in Nice, France and kicks off on Wednesday, July 30 at 9:00 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates across North America:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Wed, Jul. 31 | 3:00 p.m. |
| Central Time | Wed, Jul. 31 | 2:00 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Wed, Jul. 31 | 1:00 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Wed, Jul. 31 | 12:00 p.m. |
| Alaska ST | Wed, Jul. 31 | 11:00 a.m. |
| Hawaii ST | Wed, Jul. 31 | 9:00 a.m. |
Canada vs. Colombia soccer live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this 2024 Olympics group stage match in the U.S. and Canada:
| Region | TV | Streaming |
| USA | — | NBC Sports app/website, Peacock |
| Canada | CBC | CBC Sports App |
USA: This game isn't available for TV broadcast in English in the USA. Streaming options are available on Peacock, while fans can also watch the match on the NBC Sports app.
Canada: This match is available to view on CBC, with live streaming for Canadian fans on the CBC Sports app.
Canada vs. Colombia lineups, team news
Vanessa Gilles' goal in the 12th minute of second half stoppage time kept Canada's hopes to advance alive despite the odds being stacked against them. Nichelle Prince was taken off at halftime of the last match so she should be fresh to return for this one. Janine Beckie could return to the starting lineup as well for Quinn.
Canada acting head coach Andy Spence has a couple of players on a yellow card to be careful with — Ashley Lawrence and Kadeisha Buchanan.
Canada starting XI (3-4-3, right to left): Sheridan (GK) — Rose, Gilles, Buchanan — Lawrence, Fleming, Beckie, Awujo — Huitema, Leon, Prince.
Mayra Ramirez is eligible to play again for Colombia after serving her red card suspension last match. Linda Caicedo is still waiting for her breakout performance at this Olympics, and perhaps it can come against Canada.
Four different Colombian players have scored at the tournament so far. Leicy Santos, Marcela Restrepo, Manuela Pavi, and Catalina Usme.
Colombia starting XI (4-4-2 right to left): Tapia (GK) — C. Arias, D. Arias, Carabali, Vanegas — Pavi, Restrepo, Izquierdo, Caicedo — Santos, Ramirez.
Canada vs. Colombia prediction
Canada has played this tournament under a cloud and without their head coach Bev Priestman. It took a sensational finish by Gilles to even give Canada a chance today, and this may just be a little too much for Canada. With Canada needing to find a winner to advance, there will be space behind for Caicedo to exploit.
Prediction: Colombia 2-0 Canada