The French football team’s quarter-final triumph over Morocco sparked celebrations across Paris and its suburbs, but the atmosphere remained orderly throughout the evening. While pyrotechnic displays lit up parts of the capital, isolated incidents failed to escalate into broader chaos. Authorities had flagged this match as high-risk due to its knockout nature and the late kick-off time, warning that public gatherings could lead to fireworks usage and potential disturbances.

Ten arrests recorded overnight

A handful of supporters ignited flares in central Paris, while suburban areas saw sporadic mortar fire. By Friday morning, authorities confirmed ten arrests linked to the post-match festivities in the capital and greater Paris region. Three individuals were detained in Paris for phone theft, four for violent offenses involving weapons, and three for mortar fire in Seine-Saint-Denis. It remains unclear how many of these cases will proceed to formal custody.

Minor injury reported after altercation in Paris’ 7th arrondissement

In Paris, a power outage disrupted plans to screen the match at the Grand Rex cinema, forcing fans to gather in nearby bars. After the final whistle, celebratory crowds spilled onto the streets, briefly disrupting traffic until police intervention restored order without incident.

A scuffle broke out shortly after midnight along Quai Jacques Chirac in the 7th arrondissement, resulting in one person sustaining a non-life-threatening knife wound to the hip. The victim was transported to a nearby medical facility for treatment.

The authorities had previously identified this quarter-final as presenting elevated security risks, citing both the elimination stakes and the late broadcast time (22:00). Intelligence reports had anticipated potential public gatherings and pyrotechnic use, regardless of the match outcome.