The Jordanian government supports the national team in the World Cup by delaying the start of the workday
In a move reflecting the extent of official and popular support, the Jordanian government decided to support the national team by delaying the start of official working hours for public sector employees by two hours on the days of the national team's matches in the 2026 World Cup finals. This decision, issued under the directives of Prime Minister Jaafar Hassan, aims to enable Jordanian fans to follow this historic event and support the national team in its first-ever participation in the World Cup, a dream that has been awaited for decades.
A historic moment uniting Jordanians
The Jordanian national team's qualification for the 2026 World Cup represents the culmination of a long journey of hard work and tireless efforts. The Jordanian sporting community has long dreamed of seeing their country's flag flying at the world's biggest football tournament. The team came close to realizing this dream in the 2014 World Cup qualifiers when they reached the intercontinental play-offs, but were ultimately defeated by the formidable Uruguayan team. Today, the dream has become a reality, and this achievement has become a source of immense national pride and a symbol of willpower and determination. The government's decision to delay the start of the workday is not merely an administrative measure; it is a powerful message that the entire nation stands behind its representative at this global event, boosting the players' morale and igniting the fans' enthusiasm.
Details of the government's decision to support the Jordanian national team
According to the official decision, working hours in ministries and government institutions will begin at 10:00 AM on June 17, 23, and 28, instead of the usual 8:30 AM. These dates were chosen to coincide with the Jordanian national team's group stage matches, which will be held early in the morning, Amman time. The government affirmed that this step aims to give citizens the opportunity to watch the matches and provide the necessary moral support for the national team in its historic participation, based on its belief in the importance of sports in unifying the nation and strengthening national identity.
Big challenges in Group 10
The World Cup draw placed the Jordanian national team in the challenging Group J, where star player Musa Al-Taamari and his teammates will face strong teams with long histories in football. The opening match will be against Austria, followed by a highly anticipated Arab derby against Algeria, before concluding the group stage against the defending champions, Argentina. Matches will be played at 2:00 AM, 7:00 AM, and 6:00 AM Amman time, respectively, which explains the importance of the decision to delay the start of the workday to allow fans to watch the final two matches in particular. Despite the difficulty of the task, there is optimism and hope that the Jordanian team, nicknamed "Al-Nashama" (The Brave Ones), will deliver a respectable performance and leave a positive impression in their first appearance on the world stage.
