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Egypt finds themselves on the cusp of making history, aiming for their first-ever Olympic medal in men's football despite a heartbreaking 3-1 extra-time loss to France in the semi-finals. However, they face a psychological hurdle against Morocco, who defeated them in last summer's U23 Africa Cup of Nations final.

Morocco has made history by reaching the semi-finals of the 2024 Olympics football tournament, a feat they've never achieved before in the U23 format. Their impressive 4-0 victory over the USA in the quarter-finals has guaranteed them a shot at a medal, mirroring the success of their senior team in the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Morocco secured their first-ever spot in the Olympic men's football knockout stage, topping Group A after a convincing 3-0 victory over Iraq. Their impressive performance, including three goals within 17 first-half minutes, allowed them to edge out Argentina on head-to-head record.

Morocco finds themselves in a tense situation in Group B, deadlocked with Argentina and Ukraine on three points. The final group matches will determine who advances, with tiebreakers potentially coming into play if needed.

Ukraine's excitement of their first Olympic Games appearance may have led to their 2-1 defeat against Iraq in their Group B opener, despite scoring first. They now face pressure to avoid an early exit as they prepare to face Morocco. Manager Ruslan Rotan, drawing from his 100 caps for the senior national side, will need to devise a winning strategy.

Football fans are in for an early treat as the Olympic Games football tournament kicks off before the opening ceremony. A thrilling Group B match between Argentina and Morocco is set to take place at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard. Both teams are expected to make their mark, with Argentina being second-favorites for the gold medal, while Morocco sits fourth according to most bookmakers.