Riots broke out in several Dutch cities on Saturday evening, July 4, 2026, following Morocco's World Cup victory over Canada.
The unrest injured two police officers and a traffic controller, and caused widespread property damage.
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In The Hague, celebrations in the Schilderswijk neighborhood turned violent at 10:20 p. m.
Rioters threw fireworks, flares, stones, eggs, and glass at law enforcement officers.
Similar disturbances occurred across multiple neighborhoods in Utrecht, including Lombok, Kanaleneiland, and Overvecht.
Authorities reported that rioters set fires, caused severe traffic jams, and threw heavy fireworks at police.
In Kanaleneiland, several vehicles were destroyed by fire. A shared car was demolished in Overvecht, and two bus shelter windows were smashed.
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Public transportation in Overvecht was temporarily halted by police order.
Riot police cleared the Kanaalstraat in Lombok around 11:00 p. m.
Prior to the violence, hundreds of Moroccan fans had gathered to celebrate the 3-0 victory in Houston, which advanced Morocco to the quarter-finals.
Peaceful celebrations were reported at the Van Randwijcklaan roundabout in Amersfoort, where fans dispersed around 10:00 p.
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m. at the request of law enforcement.
