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The top line: The Matildas have been placed in Group B for the 2024 Paris Olympics, alongside Germany, the United States, and either Zambia or Morocco.
The bigger picture: The US team has won gold four times at the Olympics and is ranked fourth in the world while Germany is ranked fifth.
The Matildas, ranked 12th, defeated Uzbekistan 13-0 on aggregate in February to secure their spot in Paris.
The key quote: “The Olympics mean a lot to every single athlete in the world. It’s something that not a lot of people get to compete at so to be a part of it is a very special achievement.” — Striker Michelle Heyman after the Matildas qualified for the Olympics.
What else to know: Captain Sam Kerr is unlikely to play in the Olympics after an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury.
What happens now: The Olympics will be held from 26 July to 11 August 2024.
