Egypt fails to reach the final, and the French team sets a date with Spain

The French national team advanced to the final of the men's football competition after defeating its Egyptian counterpart by three goals to one in the framework of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

The Egyptian team took the lead through Mahmoud Saber in the 62nd minute, and the French held their breath until the 83rd minute, when striker Jean-Philippe Mateta managed to score the equalizer, sending the match into extra time.

At the beginning of the first extra period, the Egyptians suffered from a numerical deficiency after defender Omar Fayed was sent off in the 92nd minute. The Roosters took advantage of the numerical deficiency well, as Matita was able to add the second goal for himself and his country in the 99th minute, and in the 109th minute, Bayern Munich player Michael Olise scored the third goal. For landowners.

With the French national team qualifying for the final match, it has set a date with its counterpart, the Spanish national team, which advanced to the final match and played for the gold medal after overcoming Morocco in the semi-final as well (2-1).

The Egyptian team will thus face Morocco for third place and the bronze medal next Thursday, while the final match for the gold medal will be held on Friday, the ninth of August.

(BeIN Sports)