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Olympics 2024: Morocco eliminates U.S. men in soccer quarters

PARIS -- After a strong finish to the group stage raised dreams of a surprising run for the United States men's Olympic soccer team, the Americans saw their hopes erased on Friday -- in comprehensive fashion -- after a 4-0 defeat to Morocco at the Parc des Princes.

Paris Saint-Germain star Achraf Hakimi, playing in his club's home stadium, offered a suitable exclamation point for Morocco with a sharp finish after a blazing run on 70 minutes, but the U.S. felt all but gone even earlier.