Mexico began their Olympic campaign in style with a 4-1 win over France, while South Africa conceded a narrow 1-0 defeat to hosts Japan in their opening Group A encounters on Thursday afternoon.

Egypt 0-0 Spain

Spain was held to a 0-0 draw by Egypt in their opening Group C encounter at the Sapporo Dome at the 20202 Tokyo Olympics.

Mexico 4-1 France

Five second-half goals ensured an entertaining start to the men’s Olympic football tournament as Mexico thrashed France 4-1 in Group A at the Tokyo Stadium.

New Zealand 1-0 Korea Republic

A solitary goal from Chris Wood handed New Zealand a 1-0 victory over South Korea at the start of the men’s Olympic soccer tournament at the Ibaraki Kashima Stadium.

Côte d’Ivoire 2-1 Saudi Arabia

Franck Kessie scored the winning goal to give Ivory Coast a 2-1 win over Saudi Arabia in the Olympic Games encounter at the Yokohama International Stadium.

Argentina 0-2 Australia

A first-half goal from Lachlan Wales and a second in the 80th minute from substitute Marco Tilio stunned a 10-man Argentina as Australia seized top spot in Group C at the Tokyo Olympics.

Honduras 0-1 Romania

An own goal from Elvin Oliva Casildo gifted Romania a narrow 1-0 victory over Honduras in their Group B encounter at the Ibaraki Kashima Stadium.

Japan 1-0 South Africa

Kubo Takefusa scored the only goal of the game as hosts Japan launched their Tokyo 2020 campaign with a 1-0 victory over South Africa at the Tokyo Stadium.

Brazil 4-2 Germany

Aided by a 30-minute hat-trick by Richarlison, defending Olympic champions Brazil beat Germany 4-2 in their opening Group D game at the International Stadium Yokohama.