Summary
- USA – Ahead of their FIFA World Cup match, Egypt’s national football team recited Surah Al-Fatihah and Surah Al-Ikhlas with a video of the moment quickly going viral on social media.
- Many social media users praised the gesture saying that placing trust in God and offering prayers before a match sends a positive message and has won the admiration of football fans around the world.
- It is worth noting that two days earlier, Spain’s young Muslim football star Lamine Yamal also went viral after performing a prostration of gratitude (sajdah) following a goal against Saudi Arabia in the World Cup.
USA – Ahead of their FIFA World Cup match, Egypt’s national football team recited Surah Al-Fatihah and Surah Al-Ikhlas with a video of the moment quickly going viral on social media.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is currently underway, featuring teams from 14 Muslim-majority countries along with many Muslim players representing other nations.
Before taking the field for their match against New Zealand, Egyptian players gathered to recite Surah Al-Fatihah and Surah Al-Ikhlas followed by a collective prayer.
The inspiring video spread rapidly online. It shows the players reciting verses from the Holy Quran with devotion and humility before praying to Allah for success.
Many social media users praised the gesture saying that placing trust in God and offering prayers before a match sends a positive message and has won the admiration of football fans around the world.
It is worth noting that two days earlier, Spain’s young Muslim football star Lamine Yamal also went viral after performing a prostration of gratitude (sajdah) following a goal against Saudi Arabia in the World Cup.
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