Overview
Group D was one of the four groups in the men's football tournament at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. The group stage matches were contested from 27 July to 2 August 2012. The four national teams in the group were:
| Team | Confederation |
|---|---|
| Brazil | CONMEBOL |
| Egypt | CAF |
| United Arab Emirates (UAE) | AFC |
| Ghana | CAF |
Standings
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brazil | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 2 | +6 | 7 |
| 2 | Egypt | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 5 | +4 | 6 |
| 3 | United Arab Emirates | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| 4 | Ghana | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 11 | –10 | 0 |
Brazil advanced to the quarter‑finals as group winners, and Egypt progressed as the group runner‑up. The United Arab Emirates and Ghana were eliminated.
Match Results
| Date | Venue | Team A | Score | Team B |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 July 2012 | Wembley Stadium, London | Brazil | 2–1 | Egypt |
| 27 July 2012 | Wembley Stadium, London | United Arab Emirates | 4–2 | Ghana |
| 31 July 2012 | City of Manchester Stadium, Manchester | Egypt | 3–1 | United Arab Emirates |
| 31 July 2012 | City of Manchester Stadium, Manchester | Brazil | 3–2 | Ghana |
| 2 August 2012 | City of Manchester Stadium, Manchester | Brazil | 3–1 | United Arab Emirates |
| 2 August 2012 | City of Manchester Stadium, Manchester | Egypt | 5–0 | Ghana |
Key Points
- Brazil topped the group with an unbeaten record (two wins, one draw) and the best goal difference (+6).
- Egypt finished second, securing two wins and one loss. Their 5‑0 victory over Ghana on the final matchday ensured progression.
- The United Arab Emirates earned a single win (against Ghana) and finished third on goal difference.
- Ghana lost all three matches, scoring only one goal while conceding eleven.
Progression
Following the group stage, Brazil faced South Korea in the quarter‑finals, while Egypt played against Mexico. Both teams continued in the knockout phase, with Brazil eventually winning the gold medal after defeating Mexico in the final.
References
- Official London 2012 Olympic Games website – Football results archive.
- FIFA match reports for the 2012 Olympic men’s football tournament.
- Olympedia – Football, Men’s tournament, 2012.
