Archive · 19 Jul 2026
Karnataka CM Appeals for Peace During World Cup Final
The Chief Minister of Karnataka, D K Shivakumar, asked football fans to stay calm and enjoy the FIFA World Cup final.
The government allowed hotels and restaurants to stay open late so people could watch the match between Argentina and Spain.
The Chief Minister will also join a public screening at the NGV Indoor Stadium in Koramangala.
The event starts at 12:30 AM on Monday, July 20.
The Karnataka State Football Association and the Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports are organizing the screening.
Police have set up cameras to ensure everything goes smoothly.
Karnataka CM D K Shivakumar appealed for peace and patience among football fans during the FIFA World Cup final.
The state government granted special permission for hotels and restaurants to remain open until 3:30 AM for live match screenings.
CM Shivakumar is scheduled to attend a public screening of the FIFA World Cup final in Koramangala, Bengaluru.
The screening event, organized by KSFA and DYES, will feature the match between Argentina and Spain.
The live screening will begin at 12:30 AM (IST) on Monday, July 20, at the NGV Indoor Stadium, Koramangala.
- Who
- Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar and football fans
- What
- Public screening of the FIFA World Cup final
- When
- Monday, July 20, starting at 12:30 AM (IST)
- Where
- NGV Indoor Stadium, Koramangala, Bengaluru
- Why
- To facilitate live screening and maintain peace among fans
- Chief Minister
- D K Shivakumar
- Event
- FIFA World Cup Final
- Teams
- Argentina vs Spain
- Venue
- NGV Indoor Stadium, Koramangala
- Start Time
- 12:30 AM (IST) on Monday, July 20
- Organizers
- Karnataka State Football Association (KSFA) and Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports (DYES)
- Extended Hours
- Hotels and restaurants open till 3:30 AM