According to Paris City Hall, from Thursday until the World Cup final on July 19, all cafés, bars, and restaurants with outdoor seating will be allowed to stay open until 2:00 a.m. on match nights to enable residents and visitors to fully enjoy the festive atmosphere surrounding the tournament.
Unlike previous major tournaments, Paris has decided not to establish a large centralized fan zone this year. Instead, the city has adopted a decentralized model, with hundreds of public viewing venues spread across cafés, restaurants, squares, and public spaces throughout the capital.
For the France–Morocco match, two popular nightlife areas—Rue de la Roquette in the 11th arrondissement and the Marais district—will be pedestrianized from 8:00 p.m. on match day until 2:00 a.m. the following morning to accommodate the expected crowds of supporters.
If France advances to the semi-finals, the city plans to maintain the same approach for the remaining matches involving Les Bleus.
