
10 July 2026
France Beat Morocco as Clashes Erupt on the Streets
France's 2-0 quarter-final victory over Morocco was followed by violent disorder in parts of Europe, with a police officer reported hurt in London.
France's progression to the semi-finals came at a cost beyond the pitch. Reuters reported scenes of celebration among France fans after the result, but a separate report linked from The Guardian noted that a police officer was hurt amid violent disorder in London following the match.
France defeated Morocco 2-0 in Boston, with Kylian Mbappe among the scorers after recovering from an earlier missed penalty. The win sets up a semi-final berth for Les Bleus.
Morocco's coach reflected on the defeat with a measured outlook, noting that France were the stronger side on the night but expressing belief that his team will be ready to challenge for the title when Morocco co-hosts the 2030 World Cup alongside Spain and Portugal.
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