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France Deploys 20,000 Police Ahead of Tense World Cup Quarterfinal Against Morocco

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First reported by Now 14 · Jul 9, 2026

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France has deployed 20,000 police officers nationwide, including 8,000 in Paris, ahead of the tense 2026 World Cup quarterfinal match against Morocco to prevent violence. Authorities fear clashes between far-right groups and the large Moroccan community in Paris, recalling past unrest after previous matches. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez warned that violence will not be tolerated.

01France deploys 20,000 police nationwide ahead of France-Morocco World Cup quarterfinal.
028,000 officers are stationed in Paris with drones and street closures planned.
03Police warn against pyrotechnics after past violent celebrations in Paris.
04Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez states France will not tolerate violence.
05Authorities fear clashes between far-right supporters and Moroccan immigrant groups.
06Previous post-match violence in 2022 led to over 100 arrests in Paris.

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