03.07.2026 10:00
A scuffle broke out between the Egyptian National Team delegation in Dallas and American police for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The tension began when team manager Ibrahim Hassan was forcefully prevented by police from approaching a child taking a photo with footballer Trezeguet. Following the incident, Hassan announced that they would invite the child to the match against Australia.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted by the US, Mexico, and Canada, continues to make headlines with off-field incidents. Most recently, tension erupted at the hotel in Dallas where the Egyptian National Team, set to face Australia in the Round of 32, was staying.
CHAOS DURING PHOTO SESSION
When Egyptian player Trezeguet posed for a photo with a young fan, the Egyptian National Team Manager, Ibrahim Hassan, attempted to approach the child but was forcefully stopped by American police.
As Ibrahim Hassan, brother of Egyptian Head Coach Hossam Hassan, reacted to the police intervention, tensions quickly escalated.
OFFICER REACHED FOR HANDCUFFS
During the confrontation, a scuffle broke out between the Egyptian delegation and police. Footage captured on cameras showed an officer reaching toward his belt, preparing to draw his handcuffs. The moment quickly went viral on social media.
INVITED THE CHILD TO THE MATCH
In a statement following the incident, Ibrahim Hassan called on the father of the child in the photo to contact the Egyptian National Team's administrative staff. Hassan said that after the unpleasant event, they would invite the child to the Australia-Egypt match.