France beats Egypt, will face Spain in men's soccer final at Paris Olympics

Lyon, France — Jean-Philippe Mateta scored twice as France advanced to the final of the men's soccer tournament at the Paris Olympics with a 3-1 win over Egypt after extra time on Monday. France will play Spain in Friday's final at Parc des Princes in a match that will ensure the first European gold medalist in 32 years. The host nation came from behind at Stade de Lyon to beat an Egypt team that was closing in on an upset after leading through Mahmoud Saber’s 62nd-minute goal. France had hit...