This video does not show Moroccans rioting in Paris after the World Cup defeat to France

France defeated Morocco 2-0 in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on July 9, 2026, advancing to their third consecutive World Cup semi-final. Following this, a video of people fighting with police, setting off fireworks, and causing unrest in the streets is going viral on social media with the claim that it shows Moroccan fans rioting in Paris after their team lost to France. Let’s check the truth. Facebook Post| Archive link Fact […]

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Old and unrelated video is going viral as violence broke out in Paris after PSG’s Champions League victory.

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) retained the Champions League title on 30th May, beating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties in Budapest, but the joy of victory gave way to destruction. Following the victory, the unrest broke out across Paris and several French cities. In this context, a video is circulating widely on social media, depicting several vehicles overturned […]

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Old video of pension reform protest in France goes viral with misleading claims

This video shows protests in France over pension reforms in 2023. It is not related to the recent unrest in France after PSG’s Champions League victory.  Two people were killed and over 500 were taken into custody across France as Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) fans celebrated the club’s Champions League win.  France’s interior ministry said that 264 vehicles were […]

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