World Cup 2022: Fan Dies After Morocco And France Supporters Clash

• Clashes between France and Morocco fans following the Atlas Lion’s World Cup exit have resulted in the death of a boy in Montpellier
• Violent clashes erupted across the country, including in the French capital Paris, following France's 2-0 victory in the semi-finals
• Morocco became the first African country to reach the World Cup semi-finals but saw their fairytale ended by France

A fan has died following violent clashes between French and Moroccan supporters in the aftermath of their World Cup semi-final clash on Wednesday, December 14.

Violence erupted in various parts of France after Les Blues defeated Morocco 2-0 to advance to the second consecutive World Cup final at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar.

According to Sky Sports, a statement issued by the local government office in Montpellier said the boy was "violently hit" by a car in the city which is in the south of France.

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The 14-year-old boy was pronounced dead shortly after being admitted to a hospital in Montpellier, the Herault administration said.

French media said the boy was hit by a car after someone tried to steal a French flag from the driver, which led to the car swerving in the direction of the crowd.

Belgian police arrest 100 fans after Morocco defeat

Meanwhile, approximately 100 people have been detained by police in Brussels, the capital of Belgium, following Morocco's World Cup semi-final loss to France, DW reports.

Belgian police confirmed among the detained soccer fans on were people accused of disturbing public order, damaging two police vehicles after riots broke out following the Atlas Lion’s defeat.

Several people were also arrested in Antwerp as authorities had feared larger disruptions following riots in Belgium and the Netherlands.

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France ends Morocco World Cup dream

Earlier, Sports Brief reported France ended Morocco's World Cup dream as goals from Theo Hernandez and Randal Kolo Muani gave the holders a 2-0 win in their semi-final clash.

Didier Deschamps’ team has now set up a crunch World Cup final showdown on Sunday with Lionel Messi's Argentina.

It looked like France might make short work of their opponents when Hernandez scored inside five minutes at Al Bayt Stadium, despite having a hostile crowd against them.