French cities impose World Cup curfews for under-16s after Champions League unrest
Summary
French cities Toulouse and Clermont-Ferrand have set curfews for children under 16 during certain World Cup matches. This move follows violent unrest during celebrations of Paris Saint-Germain's recent Champions League win.Key Facts
- Toulouse has a curfew from 10pm to 5am for under-16s not accompanied by adults during some World Cup matches.
- The curfew applies to matches involving France and certain other teams like Morocco, Brazil, Scotland, Haiti, Tunisia, and the Netherlands.
- The curfew aims to prevent violence and protect young people after riots during PSG’s Champions League victory celebrations.
- About 890 people were arrested across France due to violent clashes on May 30, 2026.
- A young man died in a road accident linked to the unrest at the PSG celebrations.
- Clermont-Ferrand also introduced a similar curfew for minors under 16.
- The mayor of Toulouse cited increased juvenile delinquency as a reason for the curfew.
- France’s first World Cup match in 2026 is against Senegal.
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