Argentina Secures Olympic Spot, Eliminates Brazil
Argentina's victory over Brazil in the South American Olympic qualifier ends Brazil's streak of Olympic appearances since 2004.
- Argentina's under-23 team defeated Brazil 1-0, securing their place in the Paris 2024 Olympics men's football tournament.
- The decisive goal was scored by Luciano Gondou, following a cross from Valentin Barco.
- Brazil's men's football team will miss the Olympics for the first time since 2004, ending a streak of successful appearances including gold medals in 2016 and 2020.
- Paraguay also qualified for the Paris Olympics, securing the second South American spot with a victory over Venezuela.
- Argentina's victory marks a significant turnaround, having failed to progress past the group stages in the last three Olympic Games.