Another scandal at the World Cup: Tension between the Egyptian delegation and US police

As the excitement of the 2026 World Cup continues in the Round of 32, events preceding the Australia-Egypt match to be played in Dallas have left their mark on the agenda. Before the match, which is set to begin at 9:00 PM, an argument between İbrahim Hassan, the Egyptian National Team Manager and brother of Egypt Head Coach Hossam Hassan, and American police quickly turned into a scuffle.

The incident, which occurred upon the arrival of the Egyptian delegation at the Dallas Stadium, began with a young fan's request to take a photo with star footballer Trezeguet. Manager İbrahim Hassan's attempt to go over to the child who was taking the photo was blocked by the harsh intervention of American police. This situation drew the reaction of Egyptian representatives and delegation members. According to eyewitnesses, one of the police officers reached for his belt and moved toward his handcuffs during the scuffle.

Despite the short-lived tension, the issue between the security forces and the Egyptian delegation was brought under control before the match without escalating further. However, the events became a subject of criticism, especially on social media and among fan circles.

In a statement following the incident, İbrahim Hassan addressed the child's father, stating that he should "get in touch with the Egyptian National Team's administrative staff" and that they would be invited to the Australia-Egypt match by them. This gesture was interpreted as a positive step toward lowering the tension.

These tense moments in Dallas have brought the issues of security measures and the movement space of team delegations in the World Cup atmosphere back to the agenda. The stress experienced by both teams off the pitch before the match has also found wide resonance among football fans.

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