India, July 19 -- The Kerala government has declared a holiday for all schools under the General Education Department on Monday, July 20, following requests from students who wanted to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 final. The decision comes as football fans across the state prepare for the Argentina vs Spain title clash, which will be played late Sunday night and continue into the early hours of Monday in India. The government said the holiday would allow students to enjoy the match without worrying about attending school the next morning.

General Education Minister N. Samsudheen announced the decision on social media with a light-hearted message for students. Sharing the update, the minister wrote, "Happy now, children?", confirming tha...