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Egypt coach Hossam Hassan says he considers matter closed after confrontation with Dallas police 07/03/2026 08:24pm • ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Egypt coach Hossam Hassan said he considered the matter resolved after he and team director Ibrahim Hassan had a physical confrontation with a police officer at the team's hotel in Dallas. Video began circulating Thursday, a day before Egypt beat Australia in the round of t Start time for Mexico's game against England at the World Cup unchanged despite weather concerns 07/03/2026 08:20pm • MEXICO CITY (AP) — The World Cup match between Mexico and England on Sunday will remain at the original scheduled time despite concerns about a potential afternoon thunderstorm. 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