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Egypt secured their place in the quarter-finals with an impressive unbeaten run through Group C, culminating in a 2-1 victory over tournament favorites Spain. This marks their third consecutive appearance at this stage of the Olympic football tournament, as they aim for their first semi-final berth since 1964.

Paraguay's dramatic 4-2 victory over Israel has put them in a strong position heading into the final group game. A draw would secure their place above Mali and advance them to the quarter-finals, though only a win guarantees progression after their 5-0 defeat to Japan in the opener.

Israel's return to Olympic men's football after 48 years resulted in a 1-1 draw with Mali, leaving them still in search of their first tournament win since 1968. Despite this, Guy Luzon's men sit second in Group D after the opening round, aiming to replicate the country's quarter-final runs in their previous two Olympic appearances.

Japan has qualified for a record-breaking eighth successive Olympic Games, but faces challenges as they head to Paris. Star players like Real Sociedad's Takefusa Kubo and Parma's Zion Suzuki have been prevented from participating by their clubs. As a result, Go Oiwa has named an 18-man squad without a single over-23 player, with national team director Masakuni Yamamoto describing the selection process as "difficult".

Costa Rica's chances of reaching the Copa América knockout phase are slim, requiring a victory against already-eliminated Paraguay to have any hope of advancing. After a promising goalless draw against Brazil, they suffered a 3-0 defeat to Colombia, leaving them scoreless in five of their last six Copa América matches.

Paraguay faces a daunting challenge as they prepare to take on Brazil in their second Group D match of the Copa América. After a 2-1 loss to Colombia in their opener, Paraguay finds themselves in a must-win situation to keep their hopes of progressing to the knockout stages alive. However, their recent form and historical struggles against Brazil paint a grim picture.

Colombia enters the 2024 Copa América in impressive form, boasting a 23-game unbeaten streak (18 wins, 5 draws) with 8 consecutive victories. They aim to continue this momentum in Group D, having advanced to the knockout rounds in 12 of their last 13 Copa América campaigns. Their lone tournament victory came when hosting in 2001.