A handful of Americans will have a chance to medal on the track, plus key knockout round matchups in beach and indoor volleyball.
LeBron James, from left, Kevin Durant and Anthony Davis look on during the U.S. men's basketball game against Puerto Rico at the 2024 Paris Games.
The United States men's basketball team begins knockout play Tuesday at the 2024 Paris Games, while the U.S. women's national soccer team has a chance to advance to the gold medal match.Team USA will face Brazil in the men's basketball quarterfinal, continuing its quest for a fifth straight gold medal. The Americans went undefeated in their group, earning the top seed of the medal rounds.
After defeating Japan on Saturday with a late strike from Trinity Rodman, the American women will face Germany for a spot in the gold medal soccer match. This will be the seventh Olympic semifinal match in eight appearances for the Americans. The U.S. defeated Germany 4-1 in the group stage. It will be a busy day for Team USA on the track. Three Americans -- Gabby Thomas, McKenzie Long and Brittany Brown -- have a chance at medaling in the women's 200-meter final, while another three -- Cole Hocker, Yared Nuguse and Hobbs Kessler -- will compete in the men's 1500m final. Michael Norman and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone both have semifinal races after strong heats on Monday.
One of two men's or women's American duos remaining in beach volleyball, Sara Hughes and Kelly Chang face Switzerland's duo in the quarterfinal. The U.S. women also have a key indoor volleyball quarterfinal matchup against fourth-ranked Poland.
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