Despite the presence of national poster boy Neymar up top, Brazil’s men’s Olympic football team struggled on their way through the group stages. They were held to goalless draws by both South Africa and Iraq before guaranteeing progression with a 4-0 win over Denmark, and they’ll be looking to maintain that momentum when they take on Colombia in Saturday’s quarterfinal.
Brazil vs. Colombia 2016 live stream: Time, TV schedule and how to watch Olympic soccer online
Brazil will have to beat a strong Colombia if they’re to make it to the semifinals of the men’s Olympic football tournament.
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The game kicks off at 9 p.m. ET, televised by NBCSN. You can watch online and on your mobile device on NBC’s Olympics coverage.
Though home advantage and the presence of one of the world’s best players certainly makes Brazil favorites, the hosts shouldn’t be expecting an easy match. Colombia have taken a strong team to the Olympics, and are captained by veteran of the senior team Teófilo Gutiérrez. What’s more, in Dorlan Pabón they have one of the most explosive and creative talents in the tournament, and Brazil will have to watch him closely.
To watch this match online or on your mobile device in the United States, you can watch NBC's Olympics coverage. For listings in the rest of the world, check out LiveSoccerTV.
TV: NBCSN (US); BBC Red Button (UK)
Match date/time: Saturday, 9 p.m. ET, 10 p.m. local
Venue: Arena Corinthians, São Paulo, Brazil
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