Tokyo Olympics Men's Football: All about Day 2, the key clashes, where and when to watch

As we progress into the tournament, things get more intense, and teams go all out to confirm their place in the next round of the Tokyo Olympics. The first day was a low-scoring day that did not set out the Olympics the way we expected it. The entire football fan verse will be hoping that today is different, as many matches will decide the tournament's fate for many countries.

What are the fixtures for Men's Olympics today?

Group A:

World Champions France takes on South Africa to kickstart their tournament and overturn the loss in the first game. South Africa will be also be hoping for the same after defeating to Mexico in the first round. This match will be one of the key matches that might send one of the countries back from Tokyo earlier than they hoped.

In the second match, hosts Japan take on Mexico, a clash between the two table toppers of the group, and the winner will almost seal their berth in the next round.

Group B

New Zealand take on Honduras, while Romania faces South Korea in this second round of Group B. New Zealand and Romania sit on top of the group with three points, while the other two teams are yet to open their count.

Honduras and South Korea both will be hoping to get three points in the bag to have a chance to make it to the next round.

Group C

One of the tournaments Argentina favorites take on Egypt, while the Socceroos take on Spain, in the second round of Group C matches.

Spain and Egypt played out a draw in their first match, while Australia surprised everyone by comfortably beating Argentina in the opener.

Group D

The Group of Death, i.e., Group D at the Olympics, is the most challenging group of the event. Brazil, Germany, Ivory Coast, and Saudi Arabia comprise of the group.

Brazil beat Argentina 4-2 in the opening match, while Ivory coast just pipped over Saudi Arabia, and both teams stand at three points. Germany takes on Saudi Arabia, and they would be confident about starting their tournament with a win. At the same time, Ivory Coast and Brazil will be hoping to continue their winning momentum and seal their spot in the quarter-finals.

What time do the matches kick-off? Sunday, 25th July

Egypt vs Argentina (Group C) - 1 PM IST, Sapporo Dome

New Zealand vs Honduras (Group B) - 1:30 PM IST, Ibaraki Kashima Stadium

France vs South Africa (Group A) - 1:30 PM IST, Saitama Stadium

Brazil vs Ivory Coast (Group D) - 2 PM IST, International Stadium

Australia vs Spain (Group C) - 4 PM IST, Sapporo Dome

Japan vs Mexico (Group A) - 4:30 PM IST, Saitama Stadium

Romania vs South Korea (Group B) - 4:30 PM IST, Ibaraki Kashima Stadium

Saudi Arabia vs Germany (Group D) - 5 PM IST, Saitama Stadium

Where to watch the Men's Football Event at Tokyo Olympics 2020 in India?

You can catch all the action LIVE on Sony Sports Network channels in India. Here are the details of broadcasters in some more countries:

Japan: The Japan Consortium

USA: NBC Universal

UK: BBC, Eurosport

China: CCTV

Australia: Seven Network

Germany: ARD-ZDF

Brazil: Grupo Globo, Bandsports

Spain: RTVE

Italy: RAI

France: Eurosport

South Africa: SABC