U17 World Cup / France – Colombia: a mass brawl erupts at the end of the match! (Video) | OneFootball

U17 World Cup / France – Colombia: a mass brawl erupts! (Video)

U17 World Cup / France – Colombia: a mass brawl erupts at the end of the match! (Video)

France’s U17 squad thought they had wrapped up a flawless evening: a controlled 2-0 victory over Colombia, sealed by goals from Antoine Valero and Pierre Mounguengue, punching their ticket to the round of 16. But despite their deserved win on the pitch, all of that was overshadowed as the match ended in utter chaos. The moment the final whistle blew, ninety minutes of simmering tension erupted, turning the pitch into a battleground of uncontrollable scuffles.

According to L’Équipe, everything started with a taunt from a young French player aimed at a Colombian opponent. This sparked a heated confrontation that quickly escalated into a full-blown melee. And as if that weren’t enough, the chaos took an even more surreal turn when officials, relatives, and even parents in the stands stormed onto the field, hoping to intervene but only making the situation worse.

A rare scene, two red cards, and lingering unease

Security had to intervene urgently to break up players, staff, and intruders in an electric atmosphere rarely seen at youth tournaments. Two Colombians, Santiago Londoño and Cristian Orozco, were sent off for their part in the fighting. This tension didn’t come out of nowhere: already rattled after the French opener, the Colombians pushed Les Bleuets back, their frustration mounting steadily until Mounguengue’s clincher in the dying moments.

No serious injuries have been reported, but the incident leaves an embarrassing mark on a match that was supposed to showcase the best of youth football. So far, the FFF has made no announcement regarding possible sanctions or investigations. On the sporting front, France calmly moves forward in the tournament; but on a human level, they’ll have to learn from this night when emotions got the better of the occasion.