Egypt coach protests missed penalty call against Belgium during match
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 6:33 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Egypt coach Hossam Hassan expressed frustration after a late penalty appeal was denied in a 1-1 draw against Belgium at Lumen Field. During the match, Hassan hugged the referee in protest of the no-call after Belgium's Maxim De Cuyper impeded Egypt's Zizo in the box. No VAR review followed the incident, prompting Hassan to voice his concerns post-match. He insisted that the penalty decision was undeniable and criticized the officiating. Both teams will continue their Group G campaign against New Zealand and Iran.
- •Egypt's Hossam Hassan protested a late penalty call.
- •Match ended in a 1-1 draw.
- •Zizo was impeded by Belgium's Maxim De Cuyper in the box.
- •Hassan expressed disbelief over the referee's no-call.
- •Egypt and Belgium will face New Zealand and Iran next.
- 6:33 PMYahoo Sports — 📸 What on earth happened there? Egypt coach suddenly grabbed the ref
- 10:38 PMYahoo Sports — Watch: Egypt coach angrily hugs referee after missed call vs Belgium
"Shortly before the end of the match against Belgium, Egypt coach Hossam Hassan completely lost his cool. Suddenly, he grabbed the fourth official on the touchline and briefly held onto him. What had h...
"Egypt coach Hossam Hassan thought his side deserved a late penalty against Belgium, and he felt the need to protest in hands-on fashion.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 6:33 PM📸 What on earth happened there? Egypt coach suddenly grabbed the ref
Shortly before the end of the match against Belgium, Egypt coach Hossam Hassan completely lost his cool. Suddenly, he grabbed the fourth official on the touchline and briefly held onto him. What had h...
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 10:38 PMWatch: Egypt coach angrily hugs referee after missed call vs Belgium
Egypt coach Hossam Hassan thought his side deserved a late penalty against Belgium, and he felt the need to protest in hands-on fashion.
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