The French national team’s 2-0 victory over Morocco in the World Cup quarterfinals sparked joyous celebrations across Paris and its suburbs, with authorities reporting minimal incidents during the night.

Despite early concerns about potential unrest due to the high-stakes match, the festivities remained largely peaceful. According to a provisional police assessment, the atmosphere remained festive throughout the evening, with only isolated and minor disturbances reported.

Ten arrests recorded

A handful of supporters set off smoke flares in the capital, while celebratory fireworks were heard in some suburbs. By Friday morning, officials confirmed a total of ten arrests linked to the post-match celebrations: three for phone thefts in Paris, four for violent behavior involving weapons in Paris, and three for firing mortars in Seine-Saint-Denis. It remains unclear whether these detentions resulted in formal custody.

Minor injury in seventh arrondissement

In Paris, a power outage forced the cancellation of the match broadcast at the Grand Rex theater. Fans instead gathered in nearby bars to watch the game. After the final whistle, they spilled onto the streets, briefly disrupting traffic until police intervention restored order without further incident.

In the seventh arrondissement, near Quai Jacques Chirac, a scuffle broke out around midnight, resulting in a minor injury when a supporter was stabbed in the hip. The victim was rushed to the hospital for treatment.

Pre-match security assessments had flagged the France-Maroc encounter as a particularly high-risk fixture. Authorities warned of potential public gatherings and fireworks, regardless of the outcome, due to the elimination match’s high stakes.