Late Work Start in Jordan for Historic World Cup Participation
Jordan has announced a delayed start for public sector work hours during its national football team's inaugural World Cup matches. This adjustment allows citizens to support and celebrate the team's landmark participation in the tournament. The change applies to games held on June 17, 23, and 28.
Devdiscourse News Desk | By Ahmed Abd El Latif May 31 (Reuters) - Jordan Said On Sunday It Will Allow A Late Start To Work For Public Sector Employees On World Cup Matchdays To Let Fans Enjoy The National Team's Debut Appearance At The Tournament.A Decree From Prime Minister Jafar Hassan Said Official Working Hours Would Begin At 10 A.M. Instead Of 8:30 A.M. For Its Group J Games Against Austria | Updated: 31-05-2026 20:05 IST | Created: 31-05-2026 20:05 IST
Jordan has decided to grant public sector employees late start times during World Cup matchdays to support the national football team's first-ever appearance at the tournament.
Prime Minister Jafar Hassan issued a decree setting official start times at 10 a.m. instead of the usual 8:30 a.m. for games against Austria, Algeria, and Argentina scheduled on June 17, 23, and 28 in the U.S.
This landmark move aims to allow citizens to back Al-Nashama, a team that unexpectedly qualified after finishing second to South Korea in the Asian qualifying group, igniting celebrations across the nation.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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