US men's soccer vs France

The U.S. men's soccer team faced a harsh 3-0 defeat against host nation France in their opening match of the Olympic Games in Paris. Despite a promising start and several scoring opportunities, including hitting the crossbar, the Americans were unable to capitalize, while France's Alexandre Lacazette broke the deadlock with a long-range strike in the 61st minute. Subsequent goals from Michael Olise and Loïc Badé sealed the victory for France, which now leads Group A. U.S. coach Marko Mitrović acknowledged the team's initial intensity but recognized their inability to convert chances into goals. The U.S. must regroup quickly as they prepare to face New Zealand in their next group match, hoping to secure a path to the knockout stages. This tournament marks the first Olympic appearance for the U.S. men's soccer team since 2008, adding pressure to perform well after a long absence.