The Egypt national football team is at the center of a controversy over the timing of their match against New Zealand in the FIFA World Cup 2026, as it clashes with the Fajr prayer. Journalist Sayed Ali stated that the discussion has led to suggestions to delay the prayer to between the two halves of the match, which he described as unrealistic from a practical standpoint. Ali explained that the Fajr prayer will be at around 4:06 or 4:07 am, questioning the feasibility of these proposals. He pointed out that the match is expected to end around 5:30 am, wondering how some people can balance watching the match with preparing for sleep or going to work in the morning. Ali emphasized that the issue is not just about sports, but also about daily commitments. He added that prayer has a specific time, and work is a responsibility that cannot be ignored, explaining that the proposals that were circulated may have come with good intentions and a desire to facilitate, but they should not lead to a conflict with performing the duty or daily commitments. Ali continued that it is illogical for some people to be preoccupied with watching the match at the time when the Fajr prayer is being performed, stressing that performing the prayer does not take long, as one can finish the Sunnah and obligatory prayers within a few minutes. He pointed out that the solution is simple, which is to sleep early, wake up for the Fajr prayer, and then watch the match later, while maintaining commitment to work.