Teenager dies in incident during World Cup victory celebrations in France

A 17-year-old girl died early on July 10, 2026, in Aulnoye-Aymeries, France, following a fall from a vehicle during celebrations for France's 2-0 victory over Morocco. The victim was riding on a tractor along with others when she fell and was subsequently run over by the vehicle. Medical responders attempted to aid the victim, but she succumbed to her injuries at the scene. France 3 Hauts-de-France reported that video footage suggests the girl fell as the vehicle, which had been stationary within the procession, began to move again. The driver of the agricultural vehicle has been taken into custody as part of an official investigation to clarify the circumstances of the accident. Several witnesses were treated for shock, with some requiring hospital transportation. While authorities deployed 20,000 police officers across the country to manage celebrations, this local event remained a significant tragedy within the broader context of national festivities.