World Cup: France’s win over Morocco sets Paris and London ablaze (videos)

Sports footballTop Newsworld cup World Cup: France’s win over Morocco sets Paris and London ablaze (videos) World Cup France's Win Over Morocco Sets Paris And London Ablaze Relevant News World Cup: France’s win over Morocco sets Paris and London ablaze (videos) 10 July 2026 Cyprus fuel stations brace for price rises as Iran war escalates 10 July 2026 “Justice will decide who is right!” Cypriot lawyer explains why he is taking Meta to court over online free speech 10 July 2026 Newsroom 10 July 2026 FacebookXWhatsAppEmailPrintViber France booked its place in the World Cup 2026 semi-finals with a 2-0 win over Morocco, but the victory triggered both celebrations and clashes on the streets, with thousands of fans pouring out after the final whistle. While authorities had expected trouble mainly in Paris, scenes of chaos were also recorded in London, where a police officer was injured. France secured its semi-final place with goals from Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé. ABSOLUTE SCENES IN PARIS 🇫🇷🙌From the streets to the metro, France are celebrating in style after booking their spot in ANOTHER World Cup semi-final! pic.twitter.com/HnlQwkRQB9— Football360.com.au (@football360au) July 10, 2026 After the final whistle, thousands of fans took to the streets, French supporters celebrating the win and Moroccan fans expressing their disappointment at their team’s elimination. Scenes of tension were recorded in several areas, with fires, blocked roads, vandalism, damage to cars and clashes. Scènes de liesse à Châtelet à Paris après la victoire de la France contre le Maroc.#MARFRA #FRAMAR #France pic.twitter.com/ksaUf3o15c— Luc Auffret (@LucAuffret) July 9, 2026 Chaos in London after France’s win Scenes of tension also broke out in London, where crowds of fans flooded the streets following France’s victory. A Metropolitan Police officer was injured in west London minutes after France secured its place in the semi-finals, and had to be taken to hospital. #VIDEO | La eliminación de Marruecos del Mundial 2026 terminó con disturbios en Londres. La Policía Metropolitana desplegó agentes antidisturbios en Edgware Road para controlar los incidentes, mientras medios locales reportaron que un policía resultó herido durante los… pic.twitter.com/hP5StjVb7v— CENTRO Digital (@radiocentroec) July 10, 2026 Footage from Edgware Road shows police in riot gear attempting to control the crowd that had gathered. The footage shows the injured officer on the ground between two police vehicles, receiving first aid from paramedics, while lines of officers with shields form security cordons in the area. Wild scenes from Paris after France defeated Morocco in the World Cup quarter-finals.#mbappé #France pic.twitter.com/flc5SYzk1D— Bengal's untold tales (@Gramergolpo) July 10, 2026 France on alert with 20,000 police officers French authorities had prepared for possible unrest following the match against Morocco, given the historic relationship between the two countries. Paris🇫🇷 right now 💔Morrocco fans have taken to the streets of Paris after losing World Cup to France. pic.twitter.com/2UoYSBjIYl— RAZOR BLADE (@razorblade300) July 9, 2026 More than 20,000 police officers had been deployed across France, around 8,000 of them on the streets of Paris. Despite fears of a repeat of the unrest that followed Paris Saint-Germain’s title win in May, the French capital remained largely under control, with fans filling the streets to celebrate. 🚨 Paris Streets Erupt After World Cup Match Reports and videos claim fires and chaos after Morocco’s defeat to France. #WorldCup2026 #Paris #France pic.twitter.com/WhmciRuW8e— RandomStuff A2Z (@RandomstuffA2Z) July 9, 2026 According to a French security memo, authorities had been warned of a risk of widespread unrest following the match. 🚨NEW: Riots have broken out in London tonight after Morocco were knocked out of the World Cup by France pic.twitter.com/gQa9VDGovV— GB Politics (@GBPolitcs) July 9, 2026 "On est en demi": la victoire des Bleus fait exulter la France pic.twitter.com/xLw3VwsLfT— BFM (@BFMTV) July 9, 2026 (information from protothema.gr) Subscribe to our Newsletter Latest News Cyprus fuel stations brace for price rises as Iran war escalates “Justice will decide who is right!” Cypriot lawyer explains why he is taking Meta to court over online free speech 38 degrees, clear weekend ahead Can the digital euro strengthen European sovereignty? Why manual social media monitoring is no longer enough British Bases antenna plans point to militarisation of Akrotiri, mayor says Kazakhstan’s new constitution takes effect, election date set Follow en.philenews on Google News and be the first to know all the news about Cyprus and the world.