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Thiago Almada of Argentina takes a shot during an Olympic soccer match against Iraq in Group B competition in Lyon, France, on July 27, 2024. Laurent Cipriani/AP Photo
Argentina got its Olympic men’s soccer campaign back on track by beating Iraq 3–1 on Saturday in Lyon.
Argentina, one of the pre-tournament favorites, suffered a shock 2–1 loss to Morocco in its Group B opening game marred by a pitch invasion from Moroccan fans and a two-hour delay.
