For the first time since 2008, the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team is competing in the Olympics. The USMNT kicked off their Olympics journey on July 24 with a match against France. Unfortunately, the USA was defeated 0-3 by the 2024 Olympics host country. Next up, the USMNT faces off against New Zealand on the field. The USA soccer game kicks off this afternoon at 1 p.m. ET, streaming live on Peacock and airing on USA (and Telemundo). Here’s what you need to know about tuning in to today’s USA vs. New Zealand match, including the USMNT roster, the full men’s soccer schedule at the 2024 Olympics and more.
How to watch the United States vs. New Zealand soccer game:
Date: Saturday, July 27
Time: 1 p.m. ET
TV channels: USA, Telemundo
Streaming: Peacock
When is the USMNT’s next Olympic soccer game?
The USA plays New Zealand in its second Olympic men’s soccer this afternoon at 1 p.m. ET.
USA vs. New Zealand soccer game channel:
You can watch every single Olympic sport and event this summer on Peacock, including all the men’s soccer games, from the group rounds to the final.
In addition to streaming on Peacock, select games in the men’s Olympics Soccer tournament will air on USA, Telemundo, NBC Universo, or NBC. To check if a match is airing live on TV, check out the official NBC Olympics schedule and toggle the filter to “TV only.”
Where to watch Olympic Soccer on TV:
This afternoon’s game will air live on USA and in Spanish on Telemundo. Other than those channels, the best place to watch the USMNT soccer game is on Peacock.
How to watch USA vs. New Zealand without cable:
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Starting at $8 a month, a Peacock subscription is the easiest way to stream all of the 2024 Olympics. Peacock will have coverage of every Olympic sport at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Plus, the platform offers subscribers an Olympics Discovery Multiview, allowing you to watch up to four events at once. Peacock will also have several original shows covering the Games, including Gold Zone, Watch with Alex Cooper and a mobile-app exclusive, customizable and individualized Olympics recap show, narrated by an A.I.-generated voice of Al Michaels.
On top of coverage of every Olympic sport in 2024, you’ll also get access to thousands of hours of shows and movies, including beloved sitcoms such as Parks and Recreation and The Office. For $14 monthly you can upgrade to an ad-free subscription which includes live access to your local NBC affiliate (not just during designated sports and events) and the ability to download select titles to watch offline.
How to watch New Zealand vs. USMNT for free
While Peacock may be the most comprehensive place to watch the Olympics, it comes with a monthly subscription fee. If you’re interested in watching coverage of the Olympics for free, you can stream free sports coverage from all around the world with the help of a VPN. Looking to try a VPN for the first time? This guide breaks down the best VPN options for every kind of user.
For example, to watch the USMNT vs. New Zealand game without signing up for Peacock, you can tune into Australia’s 9Now for full coverage of the game. Just sign into your VPN, find a server located in Australia, then make a free account on 9now.com to stream all the action.
And if you need help figuring out how to livestream with a VPN on your TV, there’s a guide for that too.
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Who is competing in men’s soccer at the 2024 Olympics?
16 teams are competing in the men’s soccer (AKA football) tournament at the 2024 Olympics.
Group A
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France
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United States
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Guinea
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New Zealand
Group B
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Argentina
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Morocco
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Iraq
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Ukraine
Group C
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Uzbekistan
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Spain
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Egypt
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Dominican Republic
Group D
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Japan
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Paraguay
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Mali
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Israel
2024 Olympics USMNT roster:
It’s a clean slate from the USMNT that competed in the 2024 Copa. Here’s who made the cut for the Paris Games:
Goalkeepers
Defenders
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Maximilian Dietz (Greuther Fürth/Germany)
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Nathan Harriel (Philadelphia Union)
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Miles Robinson (FC Cincinnati)
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John Tolkin (New York Red Bulls)
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Caleb Wiley (Atlanta United FC)
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Walker Zimmerman (Nashville SC)
Midfielders
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Gianluca Busio (Venezia/Italy)
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Benjamin Cremaschi (Inter Miami CF)
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Jack McGlynn (Philadelphia Union)
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Djordje Mihailovic (Colorado Rapids)
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Tanner Tessmann (Venezia/Italy)
Forwards
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Paxten Aaronson (FC Utrecht/Netherlands)
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Taylor Booth (FC Utrecht/Netherlands)
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Duncan McGuire (Orlando City SC)
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Kevin Paredes (Wolfsburg/Germany)
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Griffin Yow (KVC Westerlo/Belgium)
Alternates
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Josh Atencio (Seattle Sounders FC)
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Jacob Davis (Sporting Kansas City)
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Johan Gomez (Eintracht Braunschweig)
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John Pulskamp (Sporting Kansas City)
Coach
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Marko Mitrović
2024 USMNT Olympics schedule:
The complete Team USA men’s soccer schedule is below; all games are available to stream on Peacock. USA Network will air select men’s soccer matches live or on delay. To check if a match is airing live on TV, check out the official NBC Olympics schedule and toggle the filter to “TV only.”
Olympic Men’s Soccer Schedule:
All times Eastern
July 24 – Group Stage
Group A
Group B
Group C
Group D
July 27
Group A
Group B
Group C
Group D
July 30
Group A
Group B
Group C
Group D
August 2 – Knockout stage
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Quarterfinal No. 1 – 9 a.m.
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Quarterfinal No. 2 – 11 a.m.
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Quarterfinal No. 3 – 1 p.m.
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Quarterfinal No. 4 – 3 p.m.