Fainting in a hotel fight, then divorce: Hossam Hassan's turmoil

Egyptian national team coach Hossam Hassan collapsed during a violent dispute between his two wives, Howaida El‑Gharbawy and Dina Mostafa, only to later announce a divorce from his first wife, a decision that follows a tumultuous public personal history.

The clash erupted in a hotel restaurant, where security had to intervene as Howaida El‑Gharbawy and Dina Mostafa exchanged blows, leaving both with cuts and scratches. Hossam Hassan tried to stop the fight, then fainted on the spot. Ambulance staff transferred him to hospital, where he was reported stable and out of danger. A video of the episode quickly spread across social networks.

Egyptian polygamy rules

Egyptian law permits a man to have up to four wives simultaneously, provided he notifies his current and future spouses. After a divorce, a woman must observe a three‑month waiting period before remarrying, while no such delay applies to men.

Marital timeline

Hossam Hassan married Dina Mostafa in 2015. His relationship with Howaida El‑Gharbawy has produced three children. The couple originally divorced in 2022, only to remarry ten days later.

Following the hospital episode, Hassan announced he will divorce Howaida El‑Gharbawy. The information was relayed by Dina Mostafa’s lawyer, confirming the split.

The incident occurred a month after the conclusion of the World Cup. A photograph taken during the Argentina‑Egypt match on 7 July 2026 bears the caption ‘Hossam Hassan lors d’Argentina‑Egypte, le 7 juillet 2026 – PictureAlliance / Icon Sport’, linking the coach’s public image to the private drama.

The stark contrast between a sudden medical emergency on public view and a decisive personal separation underscores the turbulence surrounding Hassan’s private life, leaving observers to wonder how the dual pressures will affect his role as Egypt’s national team selector.