Morocco's World Cup celebration erupts into clashes in The Hague

After Morocco's 3‑0 victory over host Canada at the World Cup, jubilant Moroccan fans poured into the streets of The Hague's Schilderswijk on Saturday night, singing, dancing and honking horns to celebrate the Atlas Lions' historic win, which secured their place in the semi‑finals. Social media videos showed supporters across the Netherlands gathering immediately after the final whistle. In Schilderswijk, the streets quickly filled with Moroccan fans chanting and waving flags. As the night progressed, police were seen moving in to disperse crowds and detaining several individuals. Officers were also pelted with fireworks, and journalist Owen O'Brien reported that the disturbance began when a group of masked men displayed a banner, prompting an escalation.

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Similar disturbances were reported in Utrecht and Rotterdam, where eggs, fireworks and broken glass were thrown at police officers. The incidents left the police forces on high alert in multiple Dutch cities. Azzedine Ounahi emerged as Morocco's standout player, netting two of the three goals against Canada. His brace helped the Atlas Lions secure a convincing win and advance to the World Cup semi‑finals. The Moroccan triumph followed an earlier upset in which the Dutch national team, Oranje, had also been eliminated from the tournament. The series of surprising results has heightened emotions among diaspora communities across the Netherlands.