Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:20am on 19 Jul 2026,Sunday Sports
The Kerala government has declared a holiday on Monday for all schools under the General Education Department, allowing students to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 final between Argentina and Spain. The match kicks off at 12:30 am IST, and students had appealed for a day off, saying they would struggle to attend classes after staying up late. General Education Minister N. Samsudheen confirmed the decision, while leaders across political parties supported the move. The final will see defending champions Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, face Spain as football fever grips Kerala ahead of the title clash. (PC: X)
