Egypt coach protests missed penalty call against Belgium during match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 10:38 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 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.
- 10:38 PMYahoo Sports — Watch: 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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