CHAOS erupted in Brussels after Morocco secured their spot in the 2018 World Cup.
A stone-throwing mob of around 300 injured 22 police officers, looted shops and torched cars.
A number of Moroccan fans turned violent when celebrating their sides 2-0 victory against the Ivory Coast.
Riot Police were called out to control the crowd that were wreaking havoc on the streets of Brussels.
They were forced to use a water canon to stop the mob launching stones and smashing glass.
Reports from the area suggested that calm had mostly returned by 8:30pm – two hours after the match had finished.
Belgium has a large Moroccan community, making up 4 per cent of the population.
Interior Minister Jan Jambon said on Twitter: “Unacceptable aggression in the centre of Brussels. Living together means respect, also for the police who are committed to our safety day and night.”
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Reports suggest that Police were forced to block off roads to deny the fans access.
Moroccan fans also allegedly turned violent in Netherlands when celebrating the victory.
In Rotterdam, flares were set off in the Moroccan colours after the final whistle.
Herve Renard’s side booked their spot in the World Cup for the first time since 1998.
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