Abhijit Ray
Today after midnight,Kolkata will turn into Buenos Aires as the city bleeds light blue and white for Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final .
Fans here believe when the fight gets tough, Diego Maradona comes down from heaven to play — and tonight is no different.
From pujas and prayers to flags and chants,Kolkata,the “Messi City”,is all set to support,cheer, fight and cry with Argentina as they face Spain at 12:30 AM IST for a historic 4th World Cup title.
For Kolkata,this isn’t just football.This is Messi city and the city people are absolutely mad for Lionel Messi.
From para clubs to rooftops, the entire city will be drowned in light blue and white tonight.
The final will be played at New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday. In India, the Spain vs Argentina clash kicks off at 12:30 AM IST on Monday.The match will be available on live TV and streaming across India.
Argentina are chasing a historic 4th World Cup title and back-to-back crowns — something only Brazil and Italy have done before.
Leading the charge once again is Messi.The 39-year-old has 8 goals and 4 assists in 7 matches and is currently leading the Golden Boot race.
His 2 assists in the semi-final vs England helped La Albiceleste seal a dramatic 2-1 win.
With Mbappe also on 8 goals,the Golden Boot battle isn’t over yet. But in Kolkata, there’s only one name on everyone’s lips — MESSI .
Tonight,Kolkata doesn’t sleep.Tonight, Kolkata bleed Argentina.
