Egypt coach Hossam Hassan is filmed spitting in the direction of jeering fans after Egypt’s FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 loss to Argentina, according to NDTV. The incident follows a tense match in which Egypt held a 2-0 lead before the game swung in Argentina’s favour. Argentina ultimately wins 3-2, turning Egypt’s advantage into a defeat against the defending world champions. NDTV reports that Hassan reacts with visible anger after the result, feeling that his team was “robbed.” The footage shows him directing the action toward supporters who are described as jeering. The report characterizes the episode as a heated moment involving fans and the coaching staff after the match. The available coverage does not indicate whether the coach faces any disciplinary action or whether officials or Egypt’s federation comment immediately on the incident, beyond describing what is shown in the video and placing it in the context of the match’s late turnaround.