Jean-Philippe Mateta’s early goal the difference proved the difference as France overcame Argentina 1-0 to reach the semi-finals of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
The Crystal Palace forward struck after just five minutes and that was enough to end the South Americans’ quest for gold in the French capital. Les Bleus will now meet Egypt in the last four of the competition.
Jean-Philippe Mateta’s fifth minute strike was the difference between the two sides as France beat Argentina 1-0 to qualify for the semifinal of the men’s football competition at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Despite Michael Olise’s late goal being chalked out for a foul in the build-up, the host country kept its calm to see through the ten minutes of stoppage time and seal progression.
France will face Egypt in the semifinal on August 5 while Spain takes on Morocco in the other final four fixture.
