Olympics-Soccer-Runners-up Brazil can leave Paris with heads high, says coach Elias


Paris 2024 Olympics - Football - Women's Gold Medal Match - Brazil vs United States - Parc des Princes, Paris, France - August 10, 2024. Marta of Brazil with Brazil coach Arthur Elias after the match. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

PARIS (Reuters) - Despite Brazil's disappointment at losing their third Olympic women's soccer final to the United States on Saturday, coach Arthur Elias said his team should be proud of themselves while he is confident they can have a successful World Cup on home soil in 2027.

Brazil had a remarkable Olympic tournament after reaching the knockout stage as a second-best third-placed side before knocking out medallist contenders and hosts France and world champions Spain on their way to the gold medal match at Parc des Princes.

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