14-year-old Algerian fan beaten in Boston fan zone after Morocco win
Video evidence shows a brutal assault on a teenager in a World Cup fan zone, sparking outrage and a manhunt for the attackers while exposing systemic security failures.
A 14-year-old Algerian fan named Wassim was brutally assaulted in a Boston World Cup fan zone following Morocco’s 2-0 victory over the Netherlands on December 10, 2022. The attack, captured on video, has triggered a manhunt for the perpetrators and sparked widespread outrage across North Africa and diaspora communities. The incident occurred in the Fan Fest area near Boston Common, a high-traffic zone designated for supporters to watch matches on giant screens.
