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Moroccan Fans Riot in London After France Defeats Morocco in World Cup Quarterfinal

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First reported by Walla · Jul 10, 2026

What happened

After Morocco's World Cup quarterfinal loss to France, hundreds of Moroccan fans rioted in London, clashing with police and causing chaos. One officer was injured, and the British police were criticized for their handling of the unrest. The violence contrasts with Paris authorities' successful prevention of similar disturbances during previous events.

01Hundreds of Moroccan fans rioted in London after Morocco lost to France in the World Cup quarterfinal.
02Fans clashed with police, blocked cars, and set off fireworks, injuring one officer.
03British police were unprepared, unlike Paris police who prevented similar riots previously.
04Videos showed fans waving Moroccan and Palestinian flags during the disturbances.
05The unrest follows a history of football-related violence in multicultural European cities.
06France's win advances them to the World Cup semifinals, amid diaspora community tensions.

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