The match at the Stade de France was deemed a high-risk fixture, with authorities deploying an increased number of police officers. There were a large number of empty seats in the ground with fewer than 20,000 tickets being sold for the 80,000-capacity stadium.

A heavy police presence was in place but few visiting fans were expected as France hosted Israel in Nations League soccer on Thursday, a week after violence erupted in Amsterdam in connection with an Israeli club team’s visit.