Egypt clash with France in Paris Olympics Football semi-final

The Egyptian team aims for victory and a spot in the finals, with hopes of securing an Olympic medal for the first time in 60 years. Coach Micale has held multiple sessions with the players, urging them to move past previous matches, set aside celebrations, and focus on the formidable French team.

Emphasizing the challenges of playing against the home team with local fan support, Micale called for extra effort from everyone to achieve victory and advance to the finals.

Micale is expected to field a lineup featuring Hamza Alaa as the goalkeeper, with defenders Omar Fayed, Hossam Abdel Majeed, Karim El-Debis, and Mohamed Tarek. The midfield will include Mohamed Elneny, Mohamed Shehata, and Kouka, while the attacking trio will consist of Mahmoud Saber, Ibrahim Adel, and Hossam Faisal.

The Egyptian team reached the semi-finals by defeating Paraguay and surprising Spain with a 2-1 victory, thanks to Ibrahim Adel's two goals and Spanish striker Samuel Omorodion's last-minute goal.