By Hammad Kahlun
Scandinavian news Finland
A Dallas police officer physically shoved Egypt’s national football team director Ibrahim Hassan and winger Trezeguet while they were posing for a photograph with a fan at their team hotel in Dallas.
The incident, which took place on July 2, 2026, has gone viral with nearly 4 million views across social media platforms and sparked widespread international outrage.
What Happened at the Dallas Hotel
Egypt’s team director Ibrahim Hassan and player Trezeguet were approached by a man and his son who wished to take a commemorative photo.
The national team’s director approved the request. A Dallas police officer then intervened and pushed the fan, as well as Trezeguet and Ibrahim Hassan, even though the player and team director were standing in their designated area.
The 55-second clip, captured at the Westin Dallas Downtown, shows the officer approaching the group in the hotel lobby and pushing Egypt team director Ibrahim Hassan after issuing commands to disperse.
The footage has been a point of friction, raising criticism of the officer’s conduct and questions about U.S. policing practices during the global tournament.
Egypt Team’s Official Response
Egypt’s national team media officer Mohamed Morad told Reuters: A man and his son went to take a photo with Ibrahim Hassan and Trezeguet, and the national team’s director approved the request.
However, a security officer intervened and pushed the fan, as well as Trezeguet and Ibrahim Hassan, even though the player and the team director were in their designated area.”
A source also clarified: “An altercation occurred between Ibrahim Hassan and a hotel security guard due to the organizers’ poor handling of Egyptian fans.
Supporters had hoped to capture keepsake photos alongside the players, prompting a forceful response from security personnel. This angered Hassan, who stepped in to object to their harsh treatment.”
Dallas Police Department’s Position
Dallas police defended the response as a credentialing and crowd-control matter initiated at the request of hotel security.
Egypt team officials and observers, however, characterized the intervention as abrupt and disproportionate.
No arrests were made. No injuries were officially reported. The matter was resolved before Egypt’s Round of 32 match against Australia later that day.
Part of a Broader Pattern at World Cup 2026
The Egypt altercation is the latest in a series of incidents raising concern about how visiting teams, officials, and supporters are being treated during the World Cup in the United States.
Iraqi striker Aymen Hussein was reportedly subjected to roughly seven hours of questioning after arriving at Chicago’s airport.
The team from Senegal was subjected to unusually lengthy security checks on the airport tarmac after arriving in the U.S.
The incidents have prompted growing calls for FIFA and U.S. authorities to review security protocols for international delegations attending the tournament.
What Happened After
Egypt proceeded to play Australia in the Round of 32 in Dallas on July 4, 2026.
The incident did not lead to any official diplomatic fallout or disciplinary action from tournament organizers.
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