A report released today highlights the extensive preparations being undertaken in France ahead of the highly anticipated semifinal match against Spain, scheduled for Tuesday as part of the 2026 World Cup. According to Foot Mercato, French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez has announced a comprehensive security plan that mirrors the extensive measures implemented during the PSG Champions League final in May. A staggering 70,000 police officers and gendarmes will be deployed to ensure the safety of the event and the accompanying Bastille Day celebrations, which are expected to attract large crowds.
Nunez confirmed on BFMTV that this security presence will be in effect "throughout the day and night" to guarantee a safe environment for spectators and participants alike. The security arrangements for the military parade on the Champs-Élysées, which marks France's national holiday on July 14, will commence at 10:00 AM local time. As for the match itself, it is set to kick off at 21:00, local time. Reflecting on the recent quarterfinal victory over Morocco, which ended in a 2-0 scoreline, Nunez remarked that "overall, everything went well." However, it is worth noting that the celebration turned tragic when a 17-year-old girl was killed after being struck by a truck while celebrating the win in the northern part of the country, and authorities arrested 89 individuals during the festivities.
As reported by es-us.noticias.yahoo.com.
