Hyderabad-born Korapati Mahender, now based in New Jersey, was among 60,000 volunteers selected for the FIFA World Cup from nearly one million applicants. He described the experience as unforgettable and said he now hopes to volunteer at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
US President Donald Trump was booed by sections of the crowd during the FIFA World Cup trophy presentation after Spain's victory. He also drew attention by remaining on the podium during the celebrations, while the final ended amid heated confrontations between players.
The Kerala government declared a holiday on Monday for schools, colleges and professional institutions to allow students to watch the FIFA World Cup final. The decision followed requests from football enthusiasts and concerns over late-night travel and sleep disruption
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar urged football fans to celebrate peacefully during the FIFA World Cup final after the government permitted hotels and restaurants to remain open until 3.30 am. He also reviewed the state's drought preparedness and drinking water measures
Kerala has declared a holiday for all educational institutions on Monday to allow students to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina. The decision follows widespread public demand and reflects the state's deep passion for football.
Lionel Messi fired back at critics alleging tournament bias after leading Argentina to a 2-1 World Cup semi-final comeback over England. Two late Messi assists set up Enzo Fernández and Lautaro Martínez to secure their final berth
