PARIS – Coach Thierry Henry is looking forward to a “big game” against Spain, as France will play an Olympic men’s football final for the first time in 40 years after beating Egypt 3-1 in extra time in Lyon on Aug 5.
The Paris 2024 hosts fought back after conceding their first goal in the tournament when Mahmoud Saber grabbed a stunning lead for Egypt before Jean-Philippe Mateta leveled with a late strike.
Mateta got a double before Michael Olise scored in extra time to earn Henry’s side the victory and extend their quest for a second Olympic title – after 1984 – in the Aug 9 final at Parc des Princes against Spain, who beat Morocco 2-1.
