Claudio Echeverri of Argentina celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates during their football match against Ukraine at the Paris Olympics in Lyon Stadium, Decines-Charpieu on July 30, 2024.
France, chasing their second title after their gold in 1984, had a smoother road with a perfect first round after outclassing the United States 3-0 in their opener, before a 1-0 win over Guinea and 3-0 victory against New Zealand to clinch top spot in Group A.
"A new tournament now begins," coach Thierry Henry said. "We haven't conceded a single goal at the tournament. You could concede one in the quarter-final, then you’re out. We need to stay composed and focused."
Paris
Hosts France and Argentina will extend their recent rivalry in men's football as they meet for the first time at an Olympic tournament for a place in the semi-finals in a high-profile clash in Bordeaux on Friday.
