Just days before the Paris Olympics, a drone operated by a member of the Canadian women's soccer team's support staff was discovered spying on New Zealand's women's soccer team during a training session in St Etienne. The incident, reported on July 22, raised significant concerns about the integrity of the upcoming games, especially since New Zealand and Canada are set to play each other in their opening match. The New Zealand Olympic Committee has lodged a formal complaint with the IOC, expressing their shock and disappointment while calling for a full investigation into the matter. The Canadian Olympic Committee has publicly apologized and is conducting its own investigation into the actions of the unaccredited staff member. Both teams, fierce rivals in women's football, now find the context of their match overshadowed by this controversy. The IOC, along with Canada Soccer and FIFA, is reviewing potential next steps regarding this incident.