Spain and France will compete in the men's football final at the Paris 2024 Olympics after both teams secured semi-final victories. Spain defeated Morocco 2-1, overcoming an early penalty goal by Morocco's Sofiane Rahimi with late strikes from Fermin Lopez and Juanlu Sanchez. Meanwhile, France came back from a goal down to beat Egypt 3-1 in extra time, thanks to a brace from Jean-Philippe Mateta and a goal from Michael Olise. This final marks France's first Olympic football final appearance in 40 years, while Spain aims for their second gold medal after winning in 1992. The final on Friday at Parc des Princes will guarantee a European gold medalist, ending a streak of Latin American dominance in the tournament. Coach Thierry Henry expressed pride in his team's resilience and determination to reach the final.