Egyptian Football Team Accuses Dallas Officer of Unprovoked Push During FIFA World Cup BODY: CAIRO, Egypt – The Egypt national football team has publicly accused a Dallas police officer of pushing their director, Ibrahim Hassan, and player Trezeguet during the FIFA World Cup 2026, as reported by Reuters.
The incident, which has sparked considerable social media discussion, is alleged to have taken place on July 3, 2026, at the team’s hotel in Dallas, Texas.
In a video that has garnered over 2. 7 million views on X, the officer is seen pushing Hassan after ordering the dispersal of a group that included team staff and a fan.
The Egypt national team has condemned the officer’s actions, stating that the team director and player were in their designated area when the incident occurred.
The Dallas Police Department (DPD) has acknowledged the existence of the video and has met with representatives of the Egypt team to address their concerns.
However, the DPD has not yet commented on the specifics of the incident.
A statement from the department mentioned that they responded to a hotel at the request of hotel security regarding an individual without event credentials attempting to gain access, which was later resolved on the scene. This incident comes amidst several security issues that have emerged during the FIFA World Cup 2026, raising questions about the treatment of foreign teams and staff during international events.
The Egypt national team’s scheduled match against Australia in the round of 32 on July 3, 2026, could be affected by the handling of such incidents, potentially impacting the image of the tournament and the host countries.
The situation is currently under investigation, and both parties are expected to provide additional information in the coming days.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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Source: aljazeera
Source: Reuters
