These entities are adjusting working hours for the Saudi FIFA World Cup 2026 matches
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In a bid to support the Saudi National Team, several entities in Saudi Arabia have announced that working hours will be adjusted to account for the late-night Saudi FIFA World Cup matches. These entities are adjusting working hours for the Saudi FIFA World Cup 2026 matches.
Happening early tomorrow morning (1am to be exact), Saudi Arabia will be playing its first FIFA World Cup 2026 match against Uruguay at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.
الجهات التي أعلنت حتى الآن تطبيق الدوام المرن أو تعديل أوقات العمل يوم غدٍ الثلاثاء دعمًا لمواجهة منتخبنا الوطني أمام الأوروغواي في كأس العالم:
• وزارة الصحة:
تطبيق الدوام المرن في ديوان الوزارة وفروعها ومكاتبها.• المركز الوطني للأرصاد:
تطبيق الدوام المرن لمنسوبيه.• جامعة… pic.twitter.com/7YfBUXNJSO
— أخبار السعودية (@SaudiNews50) June 15, 2026
Taking over three countries this time around, the FIFA World Cup 2026 hype will be taking over Canada, Mexico, and the United States of America from Thursday June 11 to Sunday July 19.
And to help Saudi fans get into the spirit, three entities (so far, that is) have announced that flexible hours for Tuesday June 16, per Saudi News.
The Ministry of Health has announced flexible start times for tomorrow at its headquarters, branches, and offices. Departments may set their own official start time, provided it does not exceed 12pm (noon) and does not disrupt workflow or service continuity. Followed by the National Centre for Meteorology, which has also announced the implementation of flexible working hours for its employees.
The Green Falcons are in Group H, playing against Spain, Cape Verde, and Uruguay. The team will be playing its first match on Tuesday June 16, in the wee hours of the morning (so basically tonight) at 1am at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens against Uruguay.
The Saudi Arabia FIFA World Cup 2026 match schedule
- Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay: Tuesday June 16, 1 am (KSA time) at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens
- Saudi Arabia vs Spain: Sunday June 21, 7pm (KSA time) at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
- Saudi Arabia vs Cape Verde: Saturday June 27, 3am (KSA time) at NRG Stadium, Houston
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