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France and Argentina meet again, with France remaining unbeaten and keeping clean sheets up to this point.

The group stage of the men's football tournament at the Paris Olympics has concluded, setting the stage for a highly anticipated quarter-final matchup: France will face Argentina. This showdown between archrivals not only captures the fervent anticipation of football fans from both nations but also adds a touch of drama due to their historical rivalry.

Tensions have been amplified by comments and actions from Argentine players since the 2022 World Cup, as well as celebratory songs directed at the French team following their Copa America victory. On social media, fans are expressing predictions and excitement for the match, with some concerned about the fairness of officiating while others simply relish the drama of these two football powerhouses colliding once again.


France dominated the group stage of their home Olympics with a perfect record of three wins. However,  that this French squad, managed by U23 coach Henry, bears no relation to the team that finished World Cup runners-up two years ago. Notably absent are players like Mbappé and Griezmann for various reasons.

Nevertheless, Henry's French team boasts a stellar lineup of elite players from the top five European leagues. They employ a 4-3-3 formation with a formidable attacking trio of Osimhen, Lacazette, and Martial. Lacazette, the most experienced player in the squad, shows no signs of slowing down, while Osimhen, recently transferred from Crystal Palace to Bayern Munich, adds even more potency to their attack.

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