France’s thrilling 2-0 win over Morocco in the world cup quarterfinals unfolded without major disturbances in the greater Paris area. while authorities had flagged the match as high-risk due to its knockout nature and late kickoff, the celebrations remained largely orderly throughout the night.

police monitored several isolated incidents, including a handful of supporters using smoke flares in the capital and fireworks in nearby suburbs. by friday morning, authorities confirmed just ten arrests across Paris and its immediate outskirts.

what led to the arrests

among those detained, three individuals in Paris were charged with phone thefts, while four others faced allegations of violent conduct involving weapons and conspiracy to commit violence—all within the capital. in seine-saint-denis, three more were arrested for discharging fireworks. authorities have not yet confirmed whether these detentions resulted in formal custody.

minor injuries reported in Paris

in Paris’s seventh arrondissement, a late-night altercation near quai jacques chirac left one person with a light stab wound to the hip. emergency responders transported the individual to a nearby hospital for treatment.

outside the grand rex cinema, where the match was scheduled to be broadcast before a power outage forced a last-minute change of plans, fans gathered in nearby bars. after the final whistle, crowds spilled into the streets, briefly disrupting traffic until police intervened to restore order.

authorities had previously cautioned that the France-Morocco clash carried an elevated risk of public disturbances. their assessment highlighted the match’s high stakes, its late broadcast time (10 p.m.), and the potential for pyrotechnic use regardless of the outcome.