French police fired tear gas on the Champs-Élysées in Paris as fans celebrated France and Morocco’s victory at the World Cup to reach the semi-finals, Reuters reported.

French gendarmes were attacked with fireworks and firecrackers on the Champs Elysees in ParisPhoto: Francois Maury / AP / Profimedia

Thousands of fans filled the famous Paris boulevard immediately after the match between Morocco and Portugal, chanting, waving flags and honking under heavy police watch.

After France’s victory over England, even more microbeasts joined them.

As Reuters reports, bandits smashed shop windows and fought with the French police.

Some fires could also be seen on the Avenue de Friedland, near the Champs-Élysées.

WC 2022 – Full results for the quarter

Croatia – Brazil 1-1/4-2 on penalties

Argentina – Netherlands 2-2 / 4-3 after penalties

Morocco – Portugal 1-0

France – England 2-1

The semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar

  • Tuesday, December 13

Argentina – Croatia (Lusail Stadium – Al Daayen, 21:00)

  • Wednesday, December 14

Morocco – France (Al Beit Stadium – Al Khor, 21:00).

  • Small final: December 17 / 17:00 / Khalifa International Stadium
  • Grand Finale: December 18 / 17:00 / Lusail Stadium.