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, forcing the African country’s elimination 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.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMA police vehicle stands in the road as people from pro-Palestinian activist groups gather near the Edgware United Synagogue, during a demonstration against the "Great Israeli Real Estate Event" organized by real-estate agency, 'My Home in Israel', which markets property in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, in London, Britain, June 14, 2026.
(Toby Shepheard)Riot police, equipped with shields and body armor, were seen trying to contain the crowds as they clashed with people launching fireworks and throwing debris.One video also appeared to show an officer down.KYLIAN MBAPPÉ, OUSMANE DEMBÉLÉ FIRE FRANCE INTO WORLD CUP SEMIFINALS WITH WIN OVER MOROCCOIt’s unknown what happened to the officer who was seen down on the asphalt, or how his injury happened.Fans were seen waving Morocco flags in the middle of the streets, which held up traffic.
Some were even spotted jumping on top of vehicles trying to get through the area.Moroccan fans in the stand before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarter Final match between France and Morocco at Boston Stadium on July 9, 2026 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.(Richard Sellers/SportsphotoAllstar)Similar scenes unfolded after Egypt's World Cup exit, when Argentina rallied for a controversial 3-2 victory that featured several disputed officiat...