Unprecedented Chaos at Olympic Football Opener

The opening match of the Olympic football tournament between Argentina and Morocco faced chaos due to a fan invasion. Argentina's goal, initially thought to have drawn the game 2-2, was disallowed after a VAR review. The game was resumed and finished in an empty stadium, resulting in a 2-1 victory for Morocco.

An unexpected fan invasion during the opening match of the Olympic football tournament between Argentina and Morocco led to chaotic scenes, with Argentina ultimately losing 2-1 after a VAR review. Play was halted with the score tied at 2-2, and Argentina's last-minute goal was ruled offside after a lengthy suspension.

Order was restored at Saint-Etienne, and the teams left the field only to learn the match was suspended. Officials resumed play in an empty stadium for three minutes and 15 seconds following the VAR decision to disallow the goal. Argentina's manager Javier Mascherano expressed disbelief over the situation, calling it a scandal.

Morocco's Soufiane Rahimi scored twice, including a penalty. In other matches, hosts France defeated the United States 3-0, while Israel's Group D opener against Mali ended 1-1 amid tight security. Spain overcame Uzbekistan 2-1 in Group C, with Marc Pubill and Sergio Gomez finding the net despite a missed penalty.

(With inputs from agencies.)