Messi, Ronaldo, Neymar everywhere: Why Kerala’s Kochi is dressed for FIFA World Cup (opens original article in a new tab)

Kochi, Kerala, is showing strong enthusiasm for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with widespread wearing of football jerseys featuring top players like Messi, Ronaldo, and Neymar Jr.

• Kochi, Kerala, is experiencing World Cup fever with people wearing jerseys of Messi, Ronaldo, and Neymar Jr.
• Demand for Messi jerseys increased after his hat-trick in the opening game, with 30 out of 50 ordered jerseys being for him.
• Jersey sales have risen compared to 2022, with high-quality ones priced between ₹1,000 and ₹1,500.