The US and Guinea have everything to play for heading into the final group stage match at the 2024 Summer Olympics.

The U.S. men’s national team will face Guinea at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in Saint-Étienne, France, in a game of the utmost importance. The U.S. can advance to the knockout stage with a draw (and a loss or draw by New Zealand against France), or with a win.

Meanwhile, Guinea must beat the USA, France must beat New Zealand and the negative goal difference must be overcome.

The American attack exploded against New Zealand with three goals in the first half and a team that was in front. Walker Zimmerman and Gianluca Busio were both quicker to lose balls in the box than their opponents, a good sign for the team’s mentality going forward.

However, the US will be without Busio, as he was injured in the first half. It will be a big decision for US coach Marko Mitrovic how to replace him.

Sporting News discusses the key details ahead of this match, including how to watch the game, kick-off times and the latest lineup news.

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What time is the USMNT vs Guinea match kick-off?

This group stage match of the 2024 Olympic Games will take place at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in Saint-Étienne, France and will start on Saturday, July 27 at 7:00 PM local time.

This is how that time translates in the US:

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USMNT vs. Guinea live stream, tv channel

Here’s how to watch this group stage match from the 2024 Olympic Games in the US:

UNITED STATES: This match will be available for live broadcast on NBC’s USA Network. Streaming options are available on Fubo, which has a FREE trial period for new subscribers and Peacock.

USMNT vs. Guinea lineups, team news

Gianluca Busio scored the USA’s third goal in the 4-1 win over New Zealand, but was substituted shortly after due to injury. He remains a doubt against Guinea, and we could see Jack McGlynn take his place. Additionally, Tanner Tessmann was booked and now faces a suspension if the USA advances. He’ll have to be very careful against Guinea, and perhaps Mitrovic can rest him or take him off early before he gets a card.

USMNT starting lineup (4-3-3, right to left): Schulte (GK) — Harriel, Zimmerman, Robinson, Paredes — McGlynn, Tessmann, Mihailovic — Booth, Yow, Cremaschi.

Guinea are led by captain Naby Keita, formerly of Liverpool, although he was booked in the last game and faces a multiple yellow card ban in the next round if they make it. Guinea have managed just one goal in their two games and they will need to get a few more to overcome an American attack that is now looking confident.

Guinea starting line-up (3-4-3 from right to left): Sylla (GK) — Cisse, Soumah, Keita — Diawara, Keita, Moriba, Toure — Bah, Balde, Diallo.

USMNT vs. Guinea prediction

The U.S. faces a tough test, but coach Mitrovic can go into the match with some confidence: His U.S. team won a 3-0 friendly against a Guinea U-23 team this spring. With the knockout stage on the line, the U.S. should have enough to draw or even win and advance.

Prediction: USMNT 2-1 Guinea