France, Argentina to Clash in Olympic Quarterfinals

France has secured a quarter-final clash against Argentina in the men's Olympic football tournament after defeating New Zealand 3-0, with goals from Jean-Philippe Mateta, Désiré Doué, and Arnaud Kalimuendo. Argentina earned their place with a 2-0 victory over Ukraine, thanks to goals from Thiago Almada and Claudio Echeverri. This match is set against a backdrop of heightened tensions due to racist chants by Argentina players following their Copa America win, which has led to a FIFA investigation. France coach Thierry Henry has chosen to focus on the upcoming game without addressing the ongoing issues. The last encounter between the two teams was in the 2022 World Cup final, which Argentina won on penalties. The quarter-final match is scheduled for August 2 in Bordeaux.