Event Brief
Egypt coach mimics spitting at Israeli-flag fans
Filed: Jul 08, 2026 at 3:03 PM ET
Summary: Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan appears on video to mimic a spit at fans holding an Israeli flag after Egypt’s World Cup exit.
WHO: Hossam Hassan
WHAT: Appeared to mimic a spit toward fans holding an Israeli flag
WHEN: Jul 08, 2026 at 2:20 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: It followed Egypt’s Round of 16 World Cup collapse and the presence of an Israeli flag among fans.
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