France has advanced to the semi-finals of the Olympic men’s football tournament after defeating Argentina 1-0 in a highly charged quarter-final match.
The winning goal was scored by Jean-Philippe Mateta, who headed home a corner kick from Michael Olise in the fifth minute.
The match was marked by intense rivalry and tension, culminating in a clash between players and coaches from both teams at the final whistle.
This animosity stems from recent incidents, including Argentina players singing a derogatory song about France’s black players after winning the Copa America on July 14.
France will face Egypt in the semi-finals, who reached the last four after beating Paraguay 5-4 on penalties following a 1-1 draw.
The other semi-final match will be between Spain and Morocco, who defeated Japan 3-0 and the United States 4-0, respectively.
The semi-final matches are scheduled for Monday, August 5, with Morocco facing Spain and France taking on Egypt
