Olympics 2024 Men's Football Odds: Hosts Nation the Favourites to claim Gold

The summer of football is not over yet with the 2024 Olympics football tournament taking place over the next couple of weeks. Below you can find odds for the men’s tournament from a range of betting sites and check out which high profile players will be on display. 

While the Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris is set for July 26, the men's football tournament kicks two days prior, with eight group-stage matches scheduled for Wednesday 24th July.

Who are the favourites?

After having analysed the odds from a range of betting sites, the Gold Medal for the Men's Olympic football tournament looks to be heading to one of three nations, 

France - 9/4

Thierry Henry's side are the installed as the 9/4 favourites to repeat the success of 1984 when the side were crowned Olympic Champions in California. 

The Arsenal legend star has plenty of quality in his squad and it includes Bayern Munich new boy Michael Olise and his former teammate Jean-Philippe Mateta. PSG star Warren Zaire-Emery and Alexandre Lacazette will also be on show with the French taking on the United States in their opener. 

Spain - 13/5 

Spain are the second favourites to win the Olympic gold medal, with odds of 13/5, indicating a 27.8% chance of securing their second gold, following their 1992 victory.

Since December 2022, Santi Denia has been at the helm, succeeding Euro 2024 winner Luis de la Fuente, who moved up to manage the senior team. Under Denia's leadership, Spain have achieved 9 wins (52.94%), 6 draws, and 2 losses, boasting a goal difference of +20. Spain are set to face Uzbekistan on Wednesday, entering the match as strong favorites with odds of 1/5.

Argentina - 3/1

Argentina have won the men’s football tournament at the Olympics in 2004 and 2008 and are fancied to collect a medal once again this time round.  With a remarkably talented squad under the guidance of manager Javier Mascherano, and the anticipated inclusion of standout players like Julian Alvarez, Emiliano Martinez, and Nicolas Otamendi, it's clear why La Albiceleste are highly favoured in the market at around 3/1.

Best of the rest

No other time is priced up at single-figure odds with 2022 World Cup semi-finalists Morocco next in the market at 13/1. The United States are chalked-up as 20/1 pokes, while Ukraine, Paraguay and Egypt can all be sided with at 25/1.