The Dallas Police Department issued a statement about its initiative with the Egyptian national team after the crisis that occurred at the team's hotel before facing Australia.
Ibrahim Hassan, the manager of the Egyptian national team, clashed with the Dallas police in defense of a child who wanted to take a souvenir photo with Mahmoud Hassan "Trezeguet," the Egyptian star (details).
The police officers in Dallas, Texas, were keen to bid farewell to the Egyptian national team delegation before heading to Atlanta, where they shook hands with Hossam Hassan, the head coach of the Egyptian national team, and Ibrahim Hassan, the team manager, exchanging greetings before the delegation's departure.
The Dallas police officers also presented the police badge, designated for securing the World Cup, to Hossam and Ibrahim Hassan, as a token of appreciation for the twins. These are golden security badges, specially designed to celebrate the participation of police officers in securing this global event.
Afterwards, the Dallas Police Department issued a statement as follows:
The Dallas Police Department values its relationships with community members and international visitors.
We believe that one conversation can make a difference, and that respect is translated into actions.
Members of the Egyptian national team delegation met with several Dallas police officers, exchanging gifts and engaging in conversations centered around partnership and mutual respect.
In the photos, alongside Osama Ismail, Deputy Chief of Dallas Police, appeared:
Sherif Mokhtar, Consul General of the Arab Republic of Egypt in Houston.
Hany Abu Rida, President of the Egyptian Football Association and member of the FIFA Council.
Hossam Hassan, head coach of the Egyptian national team.
Mohamed Salah, captain of the Egyptian national team.
Ibrahim Hassan, manager of the Egyptian national team.
The Dallas Police Department congratulated the Egyptian national team on its victory against Australia, expressing its hope for the continuation of this relationship throughout the 2026 World Cup and beyond.
The Egyptian national team defeated Australia in a penalty shootout in the Round of 32 of the World Cup, qualifying for the first time to the Round of 16 of the tournament.
This came after the end of regular and extra time with a 1-1 draw.
The Egyptian national team will play against Argentina in the Round of 16, with the match scheduled for Tuesday at 7 PM Cairo time.
The Argentine national team had defeated Cape Verde 3-2 in the Round of 32 after the match went into extra time.
