London descended into chaos after Moroccan fans swarmed the streets following France’s 2-0 victory in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinal on Friday (Thursday in the US) in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Les Blues’ win led to Morocco’s exit from the tournament, leading to unrest in the British capital.
France advanced to the World Cup semifinals after sealing a 2-0 victory over Morocco. Kylian Mbappe scored the opening goal, while Ousmane Dembele extended Les Blues’ lead in the knockout tie. Football fans waved Moroccan flags and clashed with law enforcement officers in Northwest London. According to The Sun, smoke billowed through Edgware Road, with debris scattered as fans launched fireworks and clashed with London police. As chaos erupted in London, the streets of Paris were much more subdued following France’s semifinal victory. The report added that over 20,000 cops were deployed across France, with 8,000 lining the streets of Paris.
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