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FIFA World Cup: Riots in Belgium after their surprising loss to Morocco

During the ongoing FIFA World Cup, which is turning up to be a bagful of surprises, it was the turn of Morocco to upset World No.2 side Belgium 2-0 in the Group F match of the football showpiece event at the Al Thumama Stadium. The loss didn't go down well with the fans as riots broke out in several Belgian cities after their team's loss at the Qatar World Cup 2022.
Last Updated 28 November 2022, 08:45 IST
Riots broke out in several Belgian cities after Morocco's 2-0 upset win over Belgium at the World Cup. Credit: Reuters Photo
Riots broke out in several Belgian cities after Morocco's 2-0 upset win over Belgium at the World Cup. Credit: Reuters Photo
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Police detained about a dozen people after they deployed water cannons and fired tear gas to disperse crowds in Brussels. Credit: AFP Photo
Police detained about a dozen people after they deployed water cannons and fired tear gas to disperse crowds in Brussels. Credit: AFP Photo
Two police officials were injured in the Dutch port city of Rotterdam. Credit: Reuters Photo
Two police officials were injured in the Dutch port city of Rotterdam. Credit: Reuters Photo
Dozens of rioters overturned and torched cars, set electric scooters on fire and pelted bricks. Credit: AFP Photo
Dozens of rioters overturned and torched cars, set electric scooters on fire and pelted bricks. Credit: AFP Photo
Police moved in after one person suffered facial injuries, said Brussels police spokeswoman Ilse Van de Keere. Credit: AFP Photo
Police moved in after one person suffered facial injuries, said Brussels police spokeswoman Ilse Van de Keere. Credit: AFP Photo
Brussels mayor Philippe Close urged people to stay away from the city centre and said authorities were doing their utmost to keep order in the streets. Credit: AFP Photo
Brussels mayor Philippe Close urged people to stay away from the city centre and said authorities were doing their utmost to keep order in the streets. Credit: AFP Photo
A man throws a stone during clashes after the World Cup match between Belgium and Morocco in Brussels. Credit: Reuters Photo
A man throws a stone during clashes after the World Cup match between Belgium and Morocco in Brussels. Credit: Reuters Photo
People stand next to a burnt car on the sideline of the live broadcast of the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group F football match between Belgium and Morocco, in Brussels. Credit: AFP Photo
People stand next to a burnt car on the sideline of the live broadcast of the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group F football match between Belgium and Morocco, in Brussels. Credit: AFP Photo
Police officers move damaged scooters during a clash in Brussels. Violence broke out in Brussels after Morocco's victory over Belgium at the World Cup, with
Police officers move damaged scooters during a clash in Brussels. Violence broke out in Brussels after Morocco's victory over Belgium at the World Cup, with
People stand in front of a partially destroyed subway station entrance in Brussels. Credit: AFP Photo
People stand in front of a partially destroyed subway station entrance in Brussels. Credit: AFP Photo
Police in the neighbouring Netherlands said violence erupted in the port city of Rotterdam, with riot officers attempting to break up a group of 500 soccer supporters who attacked police with fireworks and glass. Credit: AP Photo
Police in the neighbouring Netherlands said violence erupted in the port city of Rotterdam, with riot officers attempting to break up a group of 500 soccer supporters who attacked police with fireworks and glass. Credit: AP Photo
A car burns on the Mercatorplein on the sideline of the live broadcast of the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group F football match between Belgium and Morocco, in Amsterdam. Credit: AFP Photo
A car burns on the Mercatorplein on the sideline of the live broadcast of the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group F football match between Belgium and Morocco, in Amsterdam. Credit: AFP Photo
Media reported unrest in the capital Amsterdam and The Hague. Credit: AFP Photo
Media reported unrest in the capital Amsterdam and The Hague. Credit: AFP Photo
Morocco's victory was a major upset at the World Cup and was enthusiastically celebrated by fans with Moroccan immigrant roots in many Belgian and Dutch cities. Credit: AFP Photo
Morocco's victory was a major upset at the World Cup and was enthusiastically celebrated by fans with Moroccan immigrant roots in many Belgian and Dutch cities. Credit: AFP Photo
A man with his face covered and a fire extinguisher is seen during clashes after the World Cup match between Belgium and Morocco. Credit: Reuters Photo
A man with his face covered and a fire extinguisher is seen during clashes after the World Cup match between Belgium and Morocco. Credit: Reuters Photo
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(Published 28 November 2022, 06:15 IST)

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