Canada Women's Soccer Defeats France 2-1

Canada's women's soccer team kept its Olympic hopes alive with a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over France, thanks to a last-minute goal from Vanessa Gilles. This win follows a tumultuous period marked by a six-point deduction from FIFA due to a drone-spying scandal involving the Canadian coaching staff. Head coach Bev Priestman was banned for a year, and the team's opening win over New Zealand has been nullified, leaving Canada in a precarious position in Group A. With only three points available from the group, Canada must win their final match against Colombia to advance. The match against France was crucial, as a draw would have eliminated them from contention. Despite the challenges, Canada remains determined to defend their Olympic gold medal.