Hyderabad, June 16 -- The FIFA World Cup 2026 is in full swing, and contrary to popular belief, Hyderabad also has a strong football community. While the city has always been romanticised as a cricket fortress, it is evolving into a vibrant hub of football culture. This could be credited to the massive influx of global tech professionals, Gen Z sub-cultures and the burgeoning appetite for sports in the city.

While the enthusiasm is there, communal FIFA match viewings in Hyderabad are still rare. This is in contrast to the IPL or the ICC Cricket World Cup, when the city comes alive with screenings everywhere from cafes, bars, to open-air amphitheatres.

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