Archive · 19 Jul 2026
Sundarbans villagers unite for World Cup final
In the Sundarbans, a place where people face many dangers like tiger attacks, villagers are excited to watch the World Cup final together.
They saved money to rent a big screen and projector.
They love football and even bought jerseys of their favorite teams.
Some villagers pray for their favorite team to win.
For a night, they forget their worries and enjoy the game with snacks and friends.
It's a special time for them to come together and have fun.
Villagers in Sundarbans pooled money to hire a projector and giant screen for the World Cup final.
Residents, mostly fishermen, paid ₹100 each to watch the match together on village grounds.
Football offers a rare escape from the dangerous daily reality of tiger attacks in the Sundarbans.
Villagers bought jerseys of teams like Argentina, Brazil, France, and Portugal, costing ₹250-300 each.
Some villagers prayed at Dakshineswar temple for Argentina's victory, while others will watch on TV due to rain concerns.
- Who
- Villagers of Sundarbans, mostly fishermen
- What
- Screening of World Cup final on a giant screen
- When
- Sunday night
- Where
- Village grounds in Sundarbans, South 24-Parganas, West Bengal, India
- Why
- To celebrate and enjoy the World Cup final together, providing a brief escape from daily hardships
- Location
- Sundarbans, South 24-Parganas, West Bengal, India
- Event
- World Cup final screening
- Cost per villager
- ₹100
- Screen size
- Giant screen
- Favorite teams
- Argentina, Portugal
- Occupation
- Fishermen
- Jersey cost
- ₹250-300
- Tiger attack victims
- 8 fishermen in recent years