Kerala, Manipur schools closed for World Cup final

Kerala and Manipur, two states in India, have decided to close schools and colleges on Monday, July 20.

This is so that students can watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 final between Argentina and Spain.

The match starts at 12:30 am IST, which is very late at night.

In Kerala, students asked for this holiday because they stayed up late to watch the match.

The government agreed because the match could go on until early Monday morning if it has extra time or a penalty shootout.

In Manipur, all schools, colleges, universities, and higher education institutions will be closed.

This way, everyone can enjoy the big football match without worrying about school the next day.