Moroccan Supporters Erupt in Antisemitic Chanting Following World Cup Defeat
In a troubling display of antisemitism, a gathering of Moroccan football supporters in The Hague made headlines after chanting a deeply offensive slogan immediately following their team's loss to France in the World Cup. The incident occurred late on July 10, 2026, when the Moroccan team suffered a defeat with a score of 2-0. Eyewitness accounts and video footage reveal a group of fans waving Moroccan and Palestinian flags while shouting phrases that included “Hamas, Hamas, Jews to the gas.” This chant has a notorious history, having been echoed in various forms by football crowds in the Netherlands and beyond, often as a means to taunt rival supporters associated with the Ajax football club, which has historical ties to the Jewish community in Amsterdam.
Local community volunteers attempted to disperse the gathering, but the disruption escalated until Dutch police intervened to restore order. The chants not only reflect a disturbing trend of antisemitism in sports culture but also highlight the continuing need for vigilance against hate speech in public spaces. Historically, similar expressions of hostility have been recorded among football fans in countries such as England, Italy, and Germany, indicating a broader issue that transcends national borders.
In response to this incident, the Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM) has reiterated the importance of reporting antisemitic incidents to combat such ideologies effectively. They have launched the "Report It" app, allowing individuals to document antisemitic occurrences anonymously in real time. This initiative empowers members of the public to take action against hate and promotes a culture of accountability.
As reported by combatantisemitism.org.
