The qualification of the French national team was met with widespread jubilation and very few disturbances. The momentous 2-0 victory against Morocco on Thursday, securing a place in the World Cup semi-finals, saw celebratory gatherings throughout the night pass largely without significant incident. Initial assessments indicate that the festive atmosphere prevailed across Paris and its immediate suburbs, despite a handful of isolated occurrences.

Ten individuals apprehended

While the capital saw some enthusiastic supporters igniting flares, a few instances of firework mortar discharges were noted in the surrounding suburbs. As of Friday morning, preliminary figures reveal that a total of ten people were taken into custody in connection with the post-match festivities in Paris and its close environs. These arrests included three individuals for phone theft in Paris, four for armed violence and forming groups intending to commit violence, also within Paris, and three for firing mortar fireworks in Seine-Saint-Denis. It remains to be determined whether all these apprehensions resulted in formal detentions.

Minor injury reported after scuffle in the 7th arrondissement

In Paris, a planned public screening of the match at the Grand Rex was unfortunately canceled due to a power outage. Fans subsequently dispersed to nearby bars to watch the game. Following the final whistle, crowds spilled onto the streets, briefly impeding traffic. However, police quickly intervened, guiding supporters back to the sidewalks without further incident.

A more serious event occurred around 12:30 AM on Quai Jacques Chirac in the 7th arrondissement, where a skirmish between rival supporters led to one individual sustaining a minor stab wound to the hip. The injured party was promptly transported to the hospital for treatment.

It is worth noting that authorities had previously identified this quarter-final clash between France and Morocco as a