Dallas police said that officers met with members of Egypt’s national soccer team after video of a confrontation between an officer and men associated with the team went viral. DPD said the meeting followed a Thursday confrontation at the Westin Dallas Downtown that started after hotel security as ked police to help with a credential issue. Video of the encounter showed an officer pushing a man and putting his finger in the chest of another man in a Team Egypt shirt as others tried to step in. The Associated Press reported Friday that those men were Egypt coach Hossam Hassan and team director Ibrahim Hassan. The AP also reported that coach Hassan said through a translator that the team had accepted an apology from police and considered the matter resolved. “We are really happy to be here at this tournament, and we are satisfied with the security personnel that are accompanying us,” Hassan said, according to the AP. “I would like to point to the high-level organization we have with us and the level of security we have with us.” Police said they determined that some “individuals were not displaying credentials properly, which is a requirement.” They added the situation was resolved but did not address the officer’s actions. Officers and team representatives later “exchanged gifts and shared conversations centered on partnership and mutual respect.” English Premier League star Mohamed Salah, the team’s captain, was pictured with police. “The Dallas Police Department values its relationships with members of our community and international visitors,” the department said in the release. “We understand one conversation can make a difference, and respect is demonstrated through actions.” The footage drew criticism from Dallas City Council member Adam Bazaldua, who called it “deeply troubling” and said the officer’s actions appeared overly aggressive. Australia won its first knockout game ever over Australia on Friday afternoon; they play Argentina in the Round of 16 on Tuesday, July 7. Dallas police congratulated Egypt on the win and said the department looked forward to maintaining its relationship with the team “throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup and beyond.” Read more from our media partners, The Dallas Morning News. ...read more read less