Violent post-PSG celebration videos misattributed to World Cup unrest
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 1:58 AM
Last updated Jul 15, 2026
On July 10, 2026, misleading social media posts surfaced claiming footage of violence during celebrations in Paris was tied to the FIFA World Cup. In reality, these clips were taken during disturbances after Paris Saint-Germain's UEFA Champions League win on May 31. Reports of chaos followed France's quarter-final victory over Morocco, which caused heightened tensions in the streets. An unfortunate incident was reported where a 17-year-old girl died during these celebrations. AFP confirmed that the videos were not from the recent World Cup events, but rather from weeks prior, highlighting ongoing issues with misinformation surrounding sporting events.
- •Videos misattributed to World Cup unrest originate from PSG celebrations in May.
- •France defeated Morocco 2-0 to advance in the World Cup.
- •A 17-year-old girl died during post-match celebrations in France.
- •Reports of violent disorder in central London after the match.
- •Authorities detained 890 people during PSG-related clashes in May.
- 1:58 AMYahoo Sports — Old PSG victory celebrations misrepresented online as World Cup vandalism in Paris
"Violent celebrations overshadowed France's quarter-final victory over Morocco at the FIFA World Cup on July 9, but social media posts claiming to show footage of related fire and rioting in Paris are false. The videos were filmed weeks earlier during unrest following Paris Saint-Germain's (PSG) UEFA Champions League win on May 31.
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