Spain Triumphs Over France 5-3 in Thrilling Olympic Men’s Soccer Final

Spain beats France 5-3 in thrilling Olympic men’s football final

Spain defeated host France 5-3 in an extra-time final to win its first men’s Olympic football gold since 1992. The Paris fans had great expectations for the match at Parc des Princes, but Spain’s resilience and skill won the title.

After Arnau Tenas made a mistake, Enzo Millot gave France an early lead. Spain swiftly rallied, with Álex Baena and Fermín López scoring three goals in ten minutes, leading 3-1 at halftime.

The home crowd’s energy helped France equalise in the second half. Maghnes Akliouche and Jean-Philippe Mateta tied the game at 3-3, setting up a thrilling extra period.

Spain’s Sergio Camello scored two incredible goals in extra time to win the match. Spain won its second Olympic football title after the 1992 Barcelona Games.

Spanish manager Santi Denia commended his team’s tenacity and hard work, admitting the match’s difficulty but enjoying their well-deserved win. Camello, who narrowly missed the squad, thanked his teammates for their historic win.

This triumph follows Spain’s 2023 Women’s World Cup, Euro 2024, and 2024 Under-19 European Championship victories.

The Spanish Royal Family and other notable figures, including Olympic tennis silver medallist Carlos Alcaraz, congratulated the team on their triumph, marking Spain’s return to the Olympic podium after 32 years.

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