Hossam Hassan considers police confrontation matter resolved in Dallas
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 12:24 AM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Egypt coach Hossam Hassan stated that he and team director Ibrahim Hassan have resolved a confrontation with a Dallas police officer. The incident, which occurred at the team's hotel and involved an argument over a player taking a photo with a fan, escalated into a shoving match. Dallas police clarified they acted on hotel security’s request regarding an uncredentialed individual. Following the incident, the police apologized, and the Egyptian representatives expressed satisfaction with security arrangements. This confrontation occurred just before Egypt's round of 32 match against Australia in the World Cup.
- •Hossam Hassan and Ibrahim Hassan confronted a police officer in Dallas.
- •The clash occurred over a player photo opportunity in the hotel lobby.
- •Dallas police confirmed responding to hotel security's concerns.
- •The issue reportedly resolved at the scene with an apology from police.
- •Egypt is participating in the World Cup knockout round for the first time.
- 12:24 AMYahoo Sports — Egypt coach Hossam Hassan says he considers matter closed after confrontation with Dallas police
"Egypt coach Hossam Hassan said he considered the matter resolved after he and team director Ibrahim Hassan had a physical confrontation with a police officer at the team's hotel in Dallas. Video began circulating Thursday, a day before Egypt beat Australia in the round of the 32 at the World Cup, showing both men arguing with a Dallas police officer, apparently over a player preparing to take a picture with a young fan in the hotel lobby. The officer approaches Hossam Hassan first, but his interaction with Ibrahim Hassan became a shoving match.
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