The Olympic men's soccer tournament got off to a thrilling start with several exciting matches on the opening day in Marseille, France. In a Group A clash, the United States faced host nation France in a closely contested game. The Americans came close to taking the lead but were denied by the crossbar, and France capitalized on their chances to secure a 3-0 victory.
Meanwhile, Morocco pulled off a memorable win against Argentina in a dramatic encounter that saw the game suspended for nearly two hours due to fan unrest. Morocco emerged victorious with a 2-1 scoreline, much to the disappointment of the Argentine team.
In other matches, Spain defeated Uzbekistan 2-1, New Zealand overcame Guinea 2-1, and Egypt played out a goalless draw with the Dominican Republic. Japan put on a dominant display with a 5-0 win over Paraguay, while Iraq staged a comeback to beat Ukraine 2-1. Mali and Israel played out a 1-1 draw in their Group D fixture.
With the tournament now in full swing, teams are gearing up for the challenges ahead as they aim to secure a spot in the knockout stages. The competition promises more thrilling action and surprises as the quest for Olympic glory continues.
