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IN PHOTOS: FIFA World Cup 2026 fever grips Mumbaikars

Updated On: 25 June, 2026 03:33 PM IST | Tarun Verma

With FIFA World Cup 2026 underway, youngsters across the city have been showing off some mean footie skills or just enjoying kicking the ball around wherever they can. (Pics/Satej Shinde, Atul Kamble and Sayyed Sameer Abedi)

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A striking mural of Argentinian football legend Lionel Messi adds a splash of sporting inspiration to a wall along Chapel Road in Bandra West (Pic/Satej Shinde)
A striking mural of Argentinian football legend Lionel Messi adds a splash of sporting inspiration to a wall along Chapel Road in Bandra West (Pic/Satej Shinde)
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Children make the most of an open space at Nariman Point as they enjoy a spirited kickabout amid the FIFA World Cup fever (Pic/Atul Kamble)

Children make the most of an open space at Nariman Point as they enjoy a spirited kickabout amid the FIFA World Cup fever (Pic/Atul Kamble)

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Young football enthusiasts play football on the sands of Dadar beach, showcasing their passion for the sport. (Pic/Atul Kamble)

Young football enthusiasts play football on the sands of Dadar beach, showcasing their passion for the sport. (Pic/Atul Kamble)

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A group of boys enjoys an evening football session against the scenic backdrop of Bandstand in Bandra West (Pic/Satej Shinde)

A group of boys enjoys an evening football session against the scenic backdrop of Bandstand in Bandra West (Pic/Satej Shinde)

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A youngster displays impressive ball control and footwork along the seashore in Bandra West. (Pic/Satej Shinde)

A youngster displays impressive ball control and footwork along the seashore in Bandra West. (Pic/Satej Shinde)

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Boys from St Anthony’s School, Malad, sharpen their football skills on the footpath near Azad Maidan during a practice session. (Pic/Atul Kamble)

Boys from St Anthony’s School, Malad, sharpen their football skills on the footpath near Azad Maidan during a practice session. (Pic/Atul Kamble)

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A bunch of young boys chase a football with enthusiasm and energy on the shores of Juhu beach (Pic/Sayyed Sameer Abedi)

A bunch of young boys chase a football with enthusiasm and energy on the shores of Juhu beach (Pic/Sayyed Sameer Abedi)

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