The German women's football team, under coach Horst Hrubesch, opened the Olympic tournament with a convincing 3-0 victory over Australia, showcasing their ambitions for a medal. Despite the absence of Lena Oberdorf, goals from Marina Hegering, Lea Schüller, and Jule Brand secured the win, while new goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger celebrated a strong performance. The team will face the United States in their next match, with their victory against Australia providing a significant advantage for advancing to the quarterfinals. Meanwhile, the U.S. women's team, led by Mallory Swanson and Lindsey Horan, also triumphed 3-0 over Zambia, highlighting their dominance in Group B. Spain made an impressive Olympic debut, overcoming Japan 2-1, while other teams like Canada, France, and Brazil also secured wins in their opening matches. The tournament is set to continue with high-stakes matchups as teams vie for the gold medal.