CAS Dismisses Canada Soccer's Appeal to Reduce Six-Point Deduction Ahead of 3 pm ET Match in Paris

Jul 31, 2024, 11:47 AM

Canada Soccer and the Canadian Olympic Committee's appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to reduce or cancel the six-point deduction imposed on the Canadian women's soccer team has been dismissed. The deduction was a penalty for alleged spying. The decision, announced on July 31 in Paris, means the team must win their match against Colombia later today at 3 pm ET to advance to the knockout round of the Olympic tournament. A loss or draw will result in their elimination from the competition. The CAS ruling is expected to have significant implications for the team's chances in the tournament.