Riots Erupt in France After World Cup Defeat to Spain with 160 Arrests

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Incidents took place in Paris and Lyon on the margins of the semi-final of the World Cup lost by the team of France against Spain (0-2), on Tuesday. This led to more than a hundred interpellations in total, mainly related to the use of fireworks directed against the forces of...

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The elimination of France in the semifinal of the World Cup ended on a night of tension in different cities of the country. After the 2–0 defeat for Spain on Tuesday, clashes between fans and security forces resulted in more than 160 arrests in Paris and Lyon. In the Paris region, 141 people were arrested, according to information from the Police Prefecture released by the BFMTV station. According to the authorities, most of the arrests occurred…

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Several individuals threw pyrotechnic mortars at police officers and emergency crews during the riots

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In France, which lost to Spain in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, more than 160 people were arrested in connection with violent incidents in Paris and Lyon.