A woman walks past a mural of the FIFA World Cup trophy painted by students of the RLV College of Music and Fine Arts, Thripunithura, on the college campus wall on 18 July, 2026, ahead of the FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and Spain.
| Photo Credit: THULASI KAKKAT
The police will enhance surveillance in and around Kochi city in view of the FIFA World Cup final on Sunday (July 18, 2026) night, with special focus on venues hosting public screening of the Argentina-Spain title clash and areas where post-match celebrations are expected.Sources with the city police said intensified patrolling had been planned around sports bars, restaurants, clubs, and other locations that had announced live screenings of the final. Additional personnel will be deployed, if required.Additional traffic management is expected at major junctions and stretches where victory processions or large gatherings of football fans are anticipated.Areas such as Kakkanad, Kaloor, Edappally, Fort Kochi, and Marine Drive are expected to attract sizeable crowds for the match.
Johnson, a resident of Murikkumpadam, Puthuvype, rides through Kochi city displaying cement replicas of the FIFA World Cup Trophy, Golden Boot and Golden Glove to celebrate the World Cup.
