All district administrations have been instructed to arrange necessary infrastructure and security apparatus for these screenings, the notification read.
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As excitement looms among football enthusiasts and Lionel Messi fans across the state, the West Bengal government has taken the initiative to organise live screenings of the FIFA World Cup 2026 final match on large screens across every district.
According to a directive issued by Rajesh Pandey, Additional Chief Secretary of the Bengal Department of Youth Services and Sports, the final match, scheduled for 12:30 am (Indian Standard Time) on July 20 will be broadcast at key locations within the districts.
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All district administrations have been instructed to arrange necessary infrastructure and security apparatus for these screenings, the notification read.
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The directive also specifies that a sum of Rs 1 lakh will be allocated to each district for this mega event.
The final night of FIFA World Cup 2026 will witness a tough fight between world champions Argentina and Spain. Fans across Kolkata, and Bengal are excited to watch if their favourite Argentine legend Messi can secure his second world cup title.
In the World Cup semifinal against England, Argentina came from behind to defeat the Harry Kane-led team in Atlanta, with Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez scoring late after Anthony Gordon had given the Three Lions a 55th-minute lead.
Messi set up both goals as the defending champions booked their place in another World Cup final.
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