Argentina’s duel with France has now accumulated. Just as the French have disappointed the blue-whites in the last two World Cups, Argentina have also won their third golden trophy after overcoming the France barrier. This time Argentina fell in the face of France in the Olympics. The two teams will meet in the quarter finals on August 2 at 1 pm on the way to win the gold in this youth football duel. Where the winners will go to the semis.

Argentina’s two gold medals in football at the Olympics. And one from France. Of which Marcelo Bielsa’s Argentina won the gold medal in 2004. That was their first gold. Seber Paraguay got silver and Italy bronze. After the era of Ayala-Tebez, Akashi-Sadad won the second gold in the 2008 Olympics. Messi-Di Maria flashed in that event. Although Brazil played great football in that event. But they have to be content with winning bronze. And Nigeria lost to Argentina.

France’s gold medal came at the 1984 United States Olympics. They beat Brazil to win the first gold in that event. After that, the team did not see a gold medal in the Olympics. This is their great opportunity. Young France defeated the USA, Guinea and New Zealand on their way to the quarters. In other words, the French confirmed the ticket to the quarters with three wins in three matches of the group stage. On the other hand, Argentina suffered a shock in the first match. After a dramatic loss to Morocco, they qualified for the next round by defeating Iraq and Ukraine. This is their tough test. If France can overcome the hurdle, maybe the reigning world champions can get their third gold medal in Olympic football.

Argentina’s potential is also great. Javier Macherano’s team has several talented footballers. Among them, the familiar face in the attack is Julian Alvarez. Argentina fans will be looking up to the forward who played for Man City and showed his skills at the World Cup in Qatar. However, he has not been able to match himself in the ongoing Olympics. Along with him, Claudio Aceveri, Thiago Almada will be in everyone’s eyes.