France secured a hard-fought victory over Argentina, advancing to the semifinals of the men’s football competition at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Jean-Philippe Mateta’s strike in the fifth minute proved to be the difference between the two sides, giving France a 1-0 lead that they would ultimately hold onto. Despite a late goal by Michael Olise being ruled out for a foul in the buildup, France remained composed and saw out the remaining minutes, including ten minutes of stoppage time, to secure their progression.
The hosts will now face Egypt in the semifinal on August 5th, while Spain will take on Morocco in the other final four fixture. This victory marks a significant step for France in their quest for Olympic gold on home soil.
