France defeated Argentina 1-0 in a tense quarterfinal match at the Paris Olympics, with Jean-Philippe Mateta scoring the only goal in the fifth minute. The encounter was marred by post-match violence as players and staff clashed on the pitch, igniting a brawl that took several minutes to deescalate. This hostility was compounded by earlier tensions stemming from Argentina's players singing a racist chant regarding French players of African descent after their Copa America win. France coach Thierry Henry expressed regret over the disturbances, emphasizing that he did not condone such behavior. The victory allows France to advance to the semifinals against Egypt, while Morocco and Spain will compete on the other side of the bracket.