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Egypt Coach Fumes at Fans Waving Israeli Flag after World Cup Loss to Argentina
Media-ite ^ | Jul 8th, 2026 | Ahmad Austin Jr.

Posted on 07/08/2026 10:25:07 AM PDT by Mr. Mojo

The coach of the Egyptian national team was visibly seething as fans waved around an Israeli flag after his team’s 3-2 loss to Argentina.

Egypt maintained a 2-0 lead up until the 79th minute of Tuesday’s FIFA World Cup match. Argentina then went on a tear that began with a Cristian Romero goal assisted by Lionel Messi.

Just a few minutes later, Messi scored the equalizer. Then, in stoppage time, Enzo Fernandez scored on a header to complete the stunning comeback win.

As the Egyptian team was walking off the pitch, coach Hossam Hassan noticed a pair of Argentina fans holding up an Israeli flag. Hassan then began yelling at the fans. Another member of his staff appeared to be pointing and yelling at them, as well.

As he continued walking, Hassan turned his attention to a photographer documenting the ordeal. The coach got right in the photographer’s face before being ushered away.

In another video recorded just feet away from the altercation, Hassan could be seen pointing to the Egyptian emblem on his shirt while yelling at the fans. He then appears to spit. Following closely behind Hassan was another coach who yelled, “F*ck you!”

Hassan has previously shown support for the people of Gaza by waving a Palestinian flag after Egypt’s group stage win against Australia. He even dedicated the win to the Palestinians.


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Egypt; Israel
KEYWORDS: 3rdtopic; egypt; hossamhassan; israel; whatshisfrnick

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1 posted on 07/08/2026 10:25:07 AM PDT by Mr. Mojo
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Despite finding humor in this, World Cup is not the place to be making political statements. Same for the instances where countries and FIFA tried to push other ideas. Save the protests for after the game.


2 posted on 07/08/2026 10:28:15 AM PDT by Marko413
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coach Hossam Hassan noticed a pair of Argentina fans holding up an Israeli flag. Hassan then began yelling at the fans. Another member of his staff appeared to be pointing and yelling at them, as well.

It proves how easily triggered, and hyper-political, Muslims are.

3 posted on 07/08/2026 10:30:24 AM PDT by PGR88
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<< Hassan has previously shown support for the people of Gaza by waving a Palestinian flag after Egypt’s group stage win against Australia. He even dedicated the win to the Palestinians. >>

Hassan can dish it out, but doesn’t have the self-control to take the heat.


4 posted on 07/08/2026 10:31:41 AM PDT by Mr. Mojo
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Get Stuffed


5 posted on 07/08/2026 10:32:21 AM PDT by butlerweave (Fateh)
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Wait I thought muslims were not allowed to play sports and have fun ,LOL


6 posted on 07/08/2026 10:33:20 AM PDT by butlerweave (Fateh)
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Sounds like Hillary’s last visit to Egypt. All the ‘protesters’ shouted Monica Monica!


7 posted on 07/08/2026 10:37:29 AM PDT by DIRTYSECRET
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To: Mr. Mojo

one thing you notice about muslim countries is that they do not score high in any competitions whether intellectual or physical.


8 posted on 07/08/2026 10:46:31 AM PDT by ckilmer (`61)
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Nice man. Seething with hatred. But did he slice a throat? Total control. Babysit my jew kid.


9 posted on 07/08/2026 10:54:08 AM PDT by If You Want It Fixed - Fix It
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one thing you notice about muslim countries is that they do not score high in any competitions whether intellectual or physical.

Ironic considering Egypt was one of two Muslim countries making it to the World Cup Round of 16 and Israel didn't even qualify.

-btw is there any chance your a Canadian? 😂

10 posted on 07/08/2026 11:03:50 AM PDT by mac_truck (aide toi et dieu t'aidera)
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you’re


11 posted on 07/08/2026 11:12:13 AM PDT by Resolute Conservative
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A nothing burger. Just another muslim that can spew hate but not take it. And besides, it’s soccer, who cares...


12 posted on 07/08/2026 11:13:32 AM PDT by Resolute Conservative
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Why doesn’t his country welcome Palestinians in the country then if they are so pro-Palestinian?


13 posted on 07/08/2026 11:21:30 AM PDT by packrat35 (“When discourse ends, violence begins.” – Charlie Kirk, and they killed him anyway)
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14 posted on 07/08/2026 11:27:24 AM PDT by z3n (Kakistocracy)
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The relationship between Egypt and Israel is the very definition of “cold peace”. Egypt despite outnumbering Israel by over 25:1 can up short in four wars against Israel. Given the high emotion nationalist frenzt these soccer matches seem to generate, its understandable how easily triggered Coach Hassan would be by people waving the Israel flag after such a heart breaking defeat. Wouldn’t doubt that Hassan is aware of friend and relatives lost in those wars.


15 posted on 07/08/2026 11:28:06 AM PDT by allendale
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The Egyptian coaches are a bunch of slovenly thugs. The star player Mohammed Salah seems like a decent chap, but he was overshadowed by these scumbags.

Interestingly, despite all the Western press lauding the coach for displaying the Fakestinian flag after beating Brazil - in Egypt people were furious at him, calling him a traitor for "raising a foreign flag" instead of the Egyptian one.

16 posted on 07/08/2026 11:34:32 AM PDT by montag813
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It wouldn’t surprise me if the coaches are members of the Muslim Brotherhood.


17 posted on 07/08/2026 11:42:20 AM PDT by MinorityRepublican
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To: Mr. Mojo
In another video recorded just feet away from the altercation, Hassan could be seen pointing to the Egyptian emblem on his shirt while yelling at the fans. He then appears to spit. Following closely behind Hassan was another coach who yelled, “F*ck you!”

Hassan has previously shown support for the people of Gaza by waving a Palestinian flag after Egypt’s group stage win against Australia. He even dedicated the win to the Palestinians


He should be disqualified for initiating the whole politics in sports issue.
18 posted on 07/08/2026 11:43:34 AM PDT by af_vet_1981 ( The bus came by and I got on, That's when it all began.)
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Now I’m glad Argentina won.


19 posted on 07/08/2026 11:44:49 AM PDT by dfwgator ("I am Charlie Kirk!")
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To: Resolute Conservative

Tell me your a fag without saying it. 😂


20 posted on 07/08/2026 11:45:51 AM PDT by mac_truck (aide toi et dieu t'aidera)
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