Police arrested fans after England's World Cup quarter-final victory over Norway triggered chaotic celebrations in central London, with videos showing scuffles and fireworks.
Chaos in Piccadilly Circus
Videos posted on X showed dozens of police officers grappling with cheering and jeering fans in Piccadilly Circus. One clip showed officers pinning a man to a wall near a Pizza Hut on Regent's Street. The man protested, 'Oh my God. I'm not even doing anything,' as cars honked.
Another video captured cars at a standstill, with fans climbing onto utility boxes, waving England flags, and banging bus windows. The person filming said, 'Police have lost control. Everyone's going mental after the England win against Norway. Kicking off – absolute carnage. Piccadilly Circus, celebrating, police trying to move everyone on. It's going to kick off.'
Fireworks and Police Response
Fireworks were set off, according to footage by vlogger Paul Brown. 'It is kicking off,' someone says. 'Police have got no control.' The police have been approached for comment.
Match Highlights
The Three Lions' 2-1 victory over Norway in Miami came after Jude Bellingham scored the winning goal within two minutes of extra time. Norway had taken the lead in the first half, but a second goal was ruled out by VAR after Manchester City striker Erling Haaland pushed midfielder Elliot Anderson. Bellingham equalized late in the first half of normal time.
Norway claimed the ball hit the cables supporting the Skycam camera before clearing upfield, but FIFA disputed this. Prince William celebrated on X: 'Well done England! Top performance in a tough environment. This is a special team. Commiserations to a proud Norway team. Onto the semi-final… Never in doubt!'
Outgoing Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said Norway's team took 'one hell of a beating,' tagging Norway's leader Jonas Gahr Støre. England will face Argentina in the semi-final in Atlanta on Wednesday, after Argentina beat Switzerland 3-1.
