France-Argentina duel headlines men's quarterfinals

A mouth-watering quartet of fixtures will kick off beginning of the Men's Olympic Football Tournament knockout stage, with eight sides soon to become four as the battle for a medal heats up.

Hosts France will face Argentina in a blockbuster Bordeaux battle, while Morocco takes on USA in Paris.

The tournament's joint-top scorers Japan are up against Spain in Lyon, while Group C conquerors Egypt will face a rejuvenated Paraguay in an intriguing Marseille match-up.

View the full Men’s Olympic Football Tournament match schedule.

Parc des Princes, Paris

Kick-off: 3pm (all kick-off times are local)

This will be Morocco's first-ever knockout game at the Olympics.

The USA won their most recent quarter-final match, defeating Japan on penalties following a 2-2 draw at Sydney 2000.

"This [qualifying for the quarterfinals] is the first step of what we came here to do. But hopefully the fans are going to get behind us and keep supporting back home – and hopefully we can give them something to be proud of." - Walker Zimmerman, USA defender

Stade de Lyon

Kick-off: 5pm

These two teams met in the knockout stages of Tokyo 2020. Spain progressed on that occasion, defeating Japan 1-0 in the semifinal.

Japan have won three of their previous four quarter-final ties at the Games.

“It goes without saying that Spain is of a high level. However, we have improved a lot during this tournament, and we want to make sure we play our way, our style." - Go Oiwa, Japan coach

“We have to improve [after the 2-1 defeat to Egypt]. If there has to be a setback, let it be in the group stage, that's what my experience tells me. The players are going to give it their all in the next game, you'll see it. I believe in them.” - Santi Denia, Spain coach

Stade de Marseille

Kick-off: 7pm

Egypt have reached the quarterfinal stage in their last three visits to the Games.

Paraguay's most recent appearance in the last eight was a 3-2 victory over Korea Republic at Athens 2004, with the South Americans eventually going on to win the silver medal.

"We have to respect every team, but we have been dreaming about this moment for a long time. We have been preparing for this for two years with the aim of surprising everyone and going down in history." -Rogerio Micale, Egypt coach

France v Argentina

Stade de Bordeaux

Kick-off: 9pm

This is the first time that France and Argentina have met in the Men’s Olympic Football Tournament.

France haven't faced South American opposition at the Games since defeating Brazil 2-0 to win their maiden gold medal at Los Angeles 1984.

“A new tournament now begins. Right now, for example, we haven’t conceded a single goal at the tournament. You could concede one in the quarter-final, then you’re out. We need to stay composed and focused.” - Thierry Henry, France coach