Host nation France has secured a spot in the semi-finals of the men’s football event at the Paris Olympics, following a 1-0 victory over Argentina in the quarterfinals on Friday night in Bordeaux.
Jean-Philippe Mateta’s early goal made the difference as Thierry Henry’s team advanced to the semi-finals of the 2024 Paris Games.
The Crystal Palace forward scored just five minutes into the match, ending Argentina’s hopes for gold in the French capital.
France will face Egypt in the semifinal on Monday, August 5, while Spain will compete against Morocco in the other semifinal fixture.
