On July 10, 2026, the French national football team defeated England 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinal, held in Moscow. The victory sparked spontaneous celebrations in cities across France, including Grenoble and Bourgoin-Jallieu.
In Grenoble, fans gathered at Place Victor Hugo, waving flags and chanting. Local authorities reported no major incidents. In Bourgoin-Jallieu, supporters celebrated outside the town hall, with some setting off fireworks.
The match saw goals from Kylian Mbappé and Antoine Griezmann for France, while Harry Kane scored for England. France will face Germany in the semifinal on July 14.