London descends into disorder as Morocco fans flood streets after World Cup elimination by France

More than 890 people were arrested nationwide and 178 police officers were injured after Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League victory sparked two days of unrest, officials said. (Video: Reuters Marketplace - Anadolu Video.)

Public unrest began in parts of London late Thursday night, and it appears Morocco’s exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the hands of France is the reason.

France took down Morocco 2-0, eliminating the African country for the second consecutive tournament, this time in a quarterfinal match.

As a result, many feared Paris would erupt into riots, especially after the chaos that followed Paris Saint-Germain's UEFA Champions League victory over Arsenal in May. 

Instead, images and videos from Edgware Road in northwest London showed police clashing with large crowds as smoke billowed through the streets and debris littered the roadway.

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Riot police, equipped with shields and body armor, tried to contain the crowds as they clashed with people launching fireworks and throwing debris. One video also appeared to show an officer down.

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It’s unknown what happened to the officer who was down on the asphalt or how he was injured.

Fans waved Moroccan flags in the middle of the streets, which held up traffic.