FIFA World Cup 2022: Football Fever Grips India

FIFA World Cup 2022: Football Fever Grips India

Football fever is in the peak season across the world as the FIFA World Cup 2022 is all set to kick off on November 20, 2022. After a four-year wait, the biggest stars of the game are gearing up for what promises to be an event to cherish, and Indian football enthusiasts are proudly showcasing their fandom.

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Cricket may dominate the sporting landscapes of India but football fever has gripped Indian fans, especially in the state of Kerala and the city of Kolkata. Take a look at the pictures:

FIFA World Cup 2022 | AFP

Indian soccer fans ride on a country boat next to huge cut out photographs of Argentina’s Lionel Messi, right and Brazil’s Neymar erected by them to mark the 2022 FIFA World Cup at the Cherupuzha river in Kozhikode, Kerala.

FIFA World Cup 2022 | PTI

Fans of Argentinian footballer Lionel Messi take out a procession ahead of FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar, in Kozhikode. 

FIFA World Cup 2022 | PTI

Locals ride past posters and decorations to support South American football teams, ahead of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, in Thiruvananthapuram.

FIFA World Cup 2022 | IANS

Graffiti of football superstars adorning a wall at Paravur, near Kochi.

FIFA World Cup 2022 | IANS

A banner of the Argentina national football team, with captain Lionel Messi in Kerala’s Paruvur.    

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Twitter/@aju000

The four-year wait is about to meet its conclusion, as the greatest football spectacle, the FIFA World Cup is just around the corner.    

FIFA World Cup 2022 | PTI

Vendors arrange FIFA World Cup-themed kites at his shop for sale ahead of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 in Kolkata. 

FIFA World Cup 2022 | PTI

A fan creates a mural featuring former professional footballers Pelé and Diego Maradona ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, in Kolkata. 

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Twitter/@Qayed

Most roads, beaches, bus shelters, and vehicles are all painted either yellow or light blue and white, the team colours of Brazil and Argentina, across Kerala.

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Twitter/@angelajoseph4g1

Kerala has more reasons than one to celebrate the World Cup in Qatar. For one, it will be the closest host nation we’ve ever had.

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