Jean-Philippe Mateta active France into an aboriginal lead. Photograph: Stéphane Mahé/Reuters AdvertisementFrance anchored their abode in the Paris 2024 Olympic men's football semi-finals with a close 1-0 achievement over Argentina in Bordeaux

Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta's aboriginal attack accepted to be the difference, admitting a backward French ambition actuality disallowed by VAR

The bout was bedridden by army hostility, with French admirers booing the Argentine civic canticle and confrontations amid players afterwards the final whistle

Spain calmly defeated Japan 3-0 in Lyon, with Fermin Lopez scoring twice. Abel Ruiz added a third backward in the bold to allowance achievement for the European side

In the added quarter-finals, Morocco produced a ascendant achievement to batter the United States 4-0, booking their abode in the semi-finals for the aboriginal time. Egypt overcame Paraguay 5-4 on penalties afterwards a 1-1 draw to set up a semi-final affray with France

Semi-final fixtures: France vs Egypt Spain vs Morocco