Underdogs and Youth Shine in Paris Olympic Men's Soccer

The U.S. returns after 16 years, competing in a tournament that often surprises with unexpected winners.

The U.S. men's soccer team is back in the Olympics for the first time since 2008.
Past Olympic soccer tournaments have seen surprising victories from teams like Mexico, Nigeria, and Cameroon.
The tournament features players under 23, with each team allowed three overage players.
Notable absences include stars like Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé.
The U.S. faces a tough group stage, including host nation France and World Cup semifinalist Morocco.