Dominant Forces: France, Morocco, Egypt, and Japan’s respective paths to Olympic Success – scout report

The Olympic 2024 campaign has reached a thrilling juncture as the final group stage matches have concluded, revealing the top teams that have emerged victorious from each group.

France, Morocco, Egypt, and Japan have each showcased exceptional skill, strategy, and teamwork to secure their positions at the pinnacle of their respective groups.

In this Olympics tactical analysis, we delve into the factors that propelled these teams to the top, highlight a key player from each squad who made a significant impact, and look ahead to their upcoming matchups in the knockout stages.

This Olympics 2024 football scout report will be broken down in a consistent format, detailing each teams basic formations in and out of possession, highlighting a key player from their first three matches, and outlining their next opponents.

Well also provide insights into what to expect for their fourth match, which marks the beginning of the knockout stage in this campaign.

Through this in-depth look at tactics and statistics, we aim to uncover the strategies that have led these teams to success and what challenges they might face moving forward.

France Tactical Analysis

France utilises a 4-3-3 diamond formation, or a 4-3-1-2, with two strikers and a number 10 right behind them.

This setup accommodates the talents of strikers Lacazette and Mateta, with Olise positioned just behind them.

Thierry Henry opted for this formation to leverage Frances large attacking pool, ensuring that both strikers are supported while also giving Olise the space to create and link up play.

This formation maximises the strengths of their key attacking players, creating a dynamic and potent offensive unit.

France In Possession

In their build-up, France employs a 2-5-3 or 2-5-1-2 formation, using a diamond shape in attack.

Examples from their match against the USA show the wing-backs (marked in red) playing very wide to stretch the field while the three central midfielders drop back to receive the ball from the centre-backs or wing-backs.

The formation varies slightly depending on Olises positioning behind the strike partnership of Lacazette and Mateta, either forming a front three or acting as a number 10 behind the strikers.

This setup leverages high and wide wing-backs with attacking intent and a central playmaker supporting the dual strikers.

France Out Of Possession

Out of possession, France simplifies their approach with a 4-4-2 mid-block. Olise (marked in yellow) drops from his attacking role into central midfield, forming a second defensive line while maintaining the dual striker partnership.

This structure aims to create a solid defensive block, making it challenging for the opposition to break through.

The midfielders and