For the first time since 2008 , the United States men have returned to the Olympic games , and Wednesday they'll open play against hosts France in Marseille. With the tournament happening right after Copa America, the USMNT stars may not be in Paris, but that doesn't mean that Marko Mitrovic doesn't have a talented squad at his disposal . Due to how long it takes to play a soccer tournament during a protracted period like the Olympics, the United States will take the pitch before the opening ceremony but they'll also have quite the task facing host nation France right out of the gate.
Here are our storylines, how you can watch the match and more: How to watch and odds Date : Wednesday, July 24 | Time : 3 p.m. ET Location : Orange Velodrome -- Marseille, France TV: USA Network | Live stream: Fubo ( Try for free ) Odds: France -255; Draw +300; United States +550 Storylines United States: At the beginning of the Olympics, not only will the United States need to think about balancing their excitement coming into this major tournament but they'll also need to prepare for facing a team as talented as France.
"This moment is surreal, most people dream about being an Olympian, and to be here now, the treatment and everything is incredible. We've been here with the team for 12 days now in France and it's been great to settle in and be around the guys," midfielder Tanner Tessmann said ahead of th game. "We're feeling really confident and comfortable with the group and who we've brought.