Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:45am on 10 Jul 2026,Friday Sports
Violence and unrest broke out in central London after Morocco's 2-0 FIFA World Cup quarter-final loss to France. Large groups of Morocco supporters gathered in areas including Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square, where some celebrations turned into disorder. Police reported clashes, vandalism, fireworks being set off, and damage to vehicles and public property. Officers were deployed in large numbers to restore order, with several arrests made during the disturbances. Authorities urged the public to avoid affected areas as investigations continued. The incidents overshadowed France's victory, which secured Les Bleus a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-finals.
