Kerala fans lose sleep for FIFA World Cup 2026 matches
India
The FIFA World Cup 2026 has Kerala fans staying up for late-night matches, leading to a lot of sleepy mornings and tired faces.
Even former footballer I.M. Vijayan, an Argentina superfan, joined the excitement with a victory dance after Argentina's close win against Egypt.
He fondly remembers Maradona and now takes his rest during the day.
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With many people grabbing quick naps to make up for lost sleep, psychiatrist C.J. John says the fatigue is temporary.
As the tournament wraps up on July 18, fans are soaking in every moment despite some short-term tiredness.