The Men's football tournament of the Olympics kicks off in France on Wednesday with a total of eight matches scheduled.
The first two games - Argentina vs Morocco and Uzbekistan vs Spain - feature three of the top four favorites, while the host and current favorites France will take on the United States later in the day.
Argentina vs Morocco (Wednesday, 2:00pm BST)
The statistics
The manager of Argentina's Under-23s, Javier Mascherano, has included four World Cup winners in his team, whereas Morocco's Under-23s have suffered three defeats in their last five matches.
Prediction
Argentina's last Olympic gold triumph came with the presence of Lionel Messi in the squad, and Javier Mascherano, who was also part of that successful squad, has assembled a team capable of achieving that feat once more.
Julian Alvarez stands out in a squad that boasts four World Cup winners, and they are expected to begin their campaign with a victory against Morocco, who are considered as the underdogs in this encounter.
Morocco's hope lies on star player Achraf Hakimi, but their recent form and history suggest a tough challenge awaits them in Saint-Etienne on Wednesday.
Uzbekistan vs Spain (Wednesday, 2:00pm BST)
The statistics
Spain claimed the silver medal in the 2020 Olympics, while Uzbekistan has only managed one win in their last four matches.
Prediction
Spain clinched the silver medal in the 2020 Olympics and are among the favorites to repeat their success in Paris.
The team includes players like Fermin Lopez and Alex Baena, who were part of the Euro 2024 winning squad, along with talents such as Samu Omorodion and Pau Cubarsi.
Although this is Uzbekistan's debut in the Olympic football tournament, their recent form has not been outstanding, and their key player, Eldor Shomurodov, has struggled for goals in his previous season at Cagliari.
France vs United States (Wednesday, 8:00pm BST)
The statistics
France has netted 12 goals in their three friendly matches leading up to the tournament, while the United States have only won one of their last five games.
Prediction
The host nation, France, has assembled a star-studded squad aiming to claim gold in front of their home supporters, with Alexandre Lacazette leading the team's charge, aided by talents like Michael Olise, Rayan Cherki, and Jean-Philippe Mateta.
France's potent attacking lineup has been in fine form, scoring 12 goals in their warm-up matches, and they are set to face a United States team that appears to be a level below them in terms of quality.
The United States side, returning to the Olympics after a hiatus since 2008, suffered a defeat against Japan in their most recent outing in June.