French football match descends into chaos as furious Nantes fans breach security, storm pitch

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It took just 22 minutes for shocking chaos to erupt at the Stade de la Beaujoire on Sunday.

A French football match descended into a terrifying riot, forcing players to flee for their lives. The Ligue 1 clash between FC Nantes and Toulouse FC was abruptly abandoned.

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A massive mob of hooded ultras breached stadium security, stormed the pitch and turned the arena into a war zone. The score was tied at 0-0 when the stadium erupted in violence.

TOPSHOT - Nantes' supporters holding smoke flares attempt to invade the pitch during the French L1 football match between FC Nantes and Toulouse FC at the Stade de la BeaujoireLouis Fonteneau in Nantes, western France, on May 17, 2026. (Photo by Sebastien Salom-Gomis / AFP via Getty Images) ((Photo by Sebastien Salom-Gomis / AFP via Getty Images))

Dozens of furious Nantes supporters were angry over their team’s abysmal season. They overwhelmed stewards and smashed through security barriers.

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Anti-riot police officers spray tear gas at Nantes' supporters attempting to invade the pitch during the French L1 football match between FC Nantes and Toulouse FC at the Stade de la BeaujoireLouis Fonteneau in Nantes, western France, on May 17, 2026. (Photo by Sebastien Salom-Gomis / AFP via Getty Images) ((Photo by Sebastien Salom-Gomis / AFP via Getty Images))

Clad in black and concealing their faces, the rioters hurled dangerous flares and pyrotechnics