The celebrations unfolded peacefully throughout the night following the French team’s triumph. While spontaneous gatherings filled the streets with cheers, only isolated incidents were recorded. Authorities had anticipated potential disruptions, particularly given the high stakes of the match and its late broadcast time (10 PM local).

only ten arrests in Île-de-France

A handful of supporters ignited smoke flares in central Paris, while fireworks were set off in the suburbs. According to a provisional police report, a total of ten individuals were taken into custody overnight in Paris and surrounding areas. Three were arrested for phone theft in central Paris, four for violent offenses involving weapons and criminal conspiracy, also in central Paris, and three for firework-related incidents in Seine-Saint-Denis. It remains unclear at this stage whether these arrests resulted in formal detentions.

minor altercation leaves one injured in the 7th arrondissement

In Paris, a technical issue at the Grand Rex cinema disrupted the live broadcast, forcing fans to gather in nearby bars instead. As the match concluded, supporters spilled onto the streets, briefly halting traffic before police intervention restored order without further incident.

Around midnight in the 7th arrondissement along quai Jacques Chirac, a minor scuffle broke out among fans, resulting in one person sustaining a superficial knife wound to the hip. The injured individual was rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment.

It’s worth noting that authorities had identified this quarter-final as a high-risk match due to its knockout nature and the high stakes of a potential semi-final berth. A security briefing highlighted concerns over potential street gatherings and the use of pyrotechnics, regardless of the match outcome.