Spain secured their first Olympic gold medal in men’s football in 32 years by defeating France 5-3 in a thrilling final at the Paris 2024 Games, held at Parc des Princes. The match saw a dramatic turnaround, with substitute Sergio Camello scoring twice during extra time to seal Spain’s victory.
France initially took the lead through Enzo Millot, but Spain responded with goals from Fermin Lopez (twice) and Alex Baena, leading 3-1 at halftime. France staged a strong comeback in the second half, with Maghnes Akliouche and Jean-Philippe Mateta leveling the score at 3-3, forcing the game into extra time.
Camello emerged as the hero for Spain, restoring their lead in the 100th minute and securing the win with a second goal in the dying moments of the match. This victory marks Spain’s second Olympic gold in men’s football, their first since the 1992 Barcelona Games. France, who hoped to replicate their 1984 success, settled for silver.
The win capped off a successful summer for Spain’s men’s football teams, following their UEFA European Championship and Under-19 European Championship victories. Despite the loss, Thierry Henry’s French side can take pride in their performance, echoing their resilience seen in the 2022 World Cup final.
