Pro-Palestinian Egyptian coach loses it at sight of Israeli flag after all-time World Cup collapse

Egyptian head coach Hossam Hassan, a staunch Palestinian supporter, spotted an Israeli flag in the stands on Tuesday and was not happy about it. (This video contains AI-assisted content.)

After watching his team complete one of the biggest collapses in World Cup history, Egyptian head coach Hossam Hassan only made matters worse.

Egypt was up 2-0 but allowed three goals in the final 20 minutes against Argentina to get eliminated in the Round of 16 in devastating fashion.

As he was leaving the pitch, Hassan, who has openly supported Palestinians throughout the World Cup, appeared to spot two Argentinian fans holding an Israeli flag.

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Hossam Hassan, head coach of Egypt, reacts after a 3-2 loss during a FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match against Argentina at Atlanta Stadium July 7, 2026, in Atlanta, Ga. (Buda Mendes/Getty Images)

Hassan and another coach appeared irate at the fans, pointing at them from the field and appearing to mimic a spit in their direction. Hassan then got in the face of a photographer capturing the moment, while another coach appeared to drop an F-bomb toward the fans.

After Egypt's win over Australia in the Round of 32 over the weekend, Hassan waved a Palestinian flag on the field. After a victory via penalty kicks, Hassan said he was dedicating Egypt's win to the "good and noble" Egyptian and Palestinian people.

"My heart and soul are with them," he said after that match. "I dedicate this victory to the Palestinians. May Allah grant them victory and have mercy on their martyrs.

"If there is anyone in the world who does not feel for the Palestinian people, then they are not human," Hassan added earlier this week.

Hossam Hassa of Egypt during a