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Last Updated On: May 03, 2025 10:20 AM , Published On: Aug 07, 2024 06:51 AM
The basketball semifinals at the Olympic Games in Paris 2024 are getting closer, with two teams fighting for a podium position as they continue their fight for the gold medal on August 8 at Bercy Arena. The quarterfinals are now behind us.
The home team will have a chance for payback in the nation's capital a few days after Germany beat France in the group stage final. Both teams are coming off easy quarterfinal wins France beating Canada 82-73 and Germany beating Greece 76-63.
In their previous meeting against France, Franz Wagner and Dennis Schroder combined for 52 points, showing their strength. It's also important to remember that France may start with a different lineup than the one they used against Germany in the first game, having replaced Rudy Gobert and Evan Fournier in their opening five.
Morocco Egypt
Men's Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024 medals will be awarded for the first time on Thursday when Egypt and Morocco face off for the chance to place on the podium for the first time. At the Games, both of North Africa's dominant teams have received attention.
Egypt, led by Rio 2016 gold medalist Rogerio Micale, destroyed Spain in the opening round and beat Paraguay in a shootout in the quarterfinals before losing to hosts France in the semifinals after extra time.
Morocco, on the other hand, defeated world champions Argentina in the group stage and overcame the USA four times in the last eight, but their hopes of winning a gold medal were ended by a late comeback from Spain.
France Handball Match
The women's handball event in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris has reached its quarterfinals, with Norway, Denmark, Sweden, and France moving on to the final four.
Denmark vs. Netherlands
After defeating the Netherlands 29-25, Denmark making its first Olympic appearance since 2012 moved on to the women's handball semifinals. The Netherlands led for most of the first half after jumping out to a 4-0 lead.
However, Denmark increased the pace and closed the difference with less than two minutes to go. With forty-three seconds remaining in the half, Denmark took the lead for the first time, leading 11 to 10 at the half.
Men's Semi-Final
The men's Olympic football semi-finals are here, with 16 teams remaining. A great quarterfinal lineup produced some exciting matches as the race for gold begins in Paris 2024. Spain was the second team to guarantee their spot in the following round, after Morocco.
With an exciting penalty shootout victory over Paraguay, Egypt advanced to the semi-finals for the first time in their history. The action concluded with hosts France beating Argentina in a tough match. Discover how, when, and where to watch the previous four matches live as the gold-medal match draws nearer.
Soccer Game Egypt
Following France's highly intense semifinal match against Egypt at State de Lyon on Monday, the men's soccer final of the Paris Olympics was drawing near. While everything was going on, Jean-Philippe Mateta was being chased by his teammates for his second goal in a 3-1 victory that booked a Friday final versus Spain at Parc des Princes.
For the first time in thirty-two years, there will be an Olympic gold medalist from Europe when France takes on Spain. With Egypt threatening to pull off an upset thanks to a goal in the 62nd minute from Mahmoud Saber, the host country's spot in the championship appeared to be seriously in danger.
Before Mateta's 83rd-minute equalizer pushed the match into extra time, France had entered the goal frame three times.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. France vs Egypt: Who won?
France advances to the men's soccer final of the Paris Olympics against Spain after defeating Egypt 3-1.
Q. Does Morocco border Egypt?
3807 kilometers separating Egypt and Morocco.
Q. How much time does it take to travel from Morocco to Egypt?
With transfers, the trip from Egypt to Morocco takes about 11 hours and 58 minutes.
Q. Is it possible to go from France to Egypt by train?
The 671-kilometre train trip from Paris to Cairo Montenotte typically takes 16 hours 12 minutes, although the fastest services can arrive in as short as 10 hours 20 minutes.