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France Beat Colombia at U-17 World Cup as Post-Match Melee Erupts

FIFA is expected to review the brawl, with potential sanctions under consideration following the spread of viral footage.

Overview

  • France won 2-0 in the round of 32 to eliminate Colombia and advance to the round of 16, with reports indicating a meeting with Brazil next.
  • At the final whistle, players chased each other, some jumped advertising boards, and the chaos nearly spilled onto the adjacent MexicoArgentina match.
  • Clips of the confrontation circulated widely on social media, including a video shared by reporter Loïc Tanzi.
  • A Gol Caracol journalist attributed the escalation to alleged mocking behavior by France’s No. 10, Christ Batola, though this account remains unconfirmed.
  • Media report that FIFA will examine the incident with possible fines or suspensions, while teams and officials have not commented and outlets disagree on the exact venue.