Khaberni - As the anticipated match between the national team and its Algerian counterpart in the 2026 World Cup approaches, scheduled for six o'clock in the morning on Tuesday according to the Kingdom's time, Jordanians have begun setting their alarms and organizing their sleeping schedules, preparing to wake up at dawn and support "Al-Nashama" in a match of great importance in their World Cup journey.
Many Jordanians are not used to waking up at this time to watch a football match, but the national team's historic participation in the World Cup has given the event a different flavor. Reminder messages among friends and families and setting alarms have become part of the preparations for the match, while several cafes have announced they will open their doors before sunrise to welcome fans.
Employee Suleiman Al-Hasanat said he set multiple alarms so as not to miss the starting whistle, emphasizing that watching the national team in the World Cup is an exceptional event worth sacrificing a few hours of sleep for. He added that the match against Algeria represents a significant opportunity for Al-Nashama, indicating that everyone is anticipating a strong performance that will bring the team back into the competition circle.
University student Ahmed Al-Mashaqba said he decided to go to bed early to wake up before the match, noting the excitement among his peers is high, and the talk about facing Algeria dominates the youth gatherings, while friends exchange messages to make sure everyone wakes up on time.
Batool Hassan, a confectionary store owner, said that the match has imposed a different atmosphere on her usual day, explaining that she will start her morning early to watch the game before heading to work, expressing her hopes that dawn will bring a new joy for Jordanians.
Nour Al-Din Al-Adwan, the owner of a cafe in Amman, confirmed that the cafe will welcome fans from the early morning hours, explaining that several customers had informed him in advance of their intention to watch the match in a communal atmosphere despite the early timing.
He said that the Jordanians' love for the national team has made six in the morning an exceptional time, where alarms, coffee cups, and reminder messages become part of the scene that precedes the match.
With phone alarms set for five in the morning and coffee cups ready at the whistle's start, Jordanians are preparing to welcome a different morning, titled with the hope of a new joy achieved by Al-Nashama in their historic first participation in the World Cup.
