Karnataka government has taken a big decision for the fans of FIFA World Cup. In Bengaluru, on July 14, 15 and 19, food service timings in hotels and restaurants have been extended from 1 am to 3.30 am, so that people can watch late night matches.
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [भारत]July 14 (ANI): Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday said food service timings for hotels and restaurants in the city have been extended from 1.00 am to 3.30 am on July 14, 15 and 19, so that fans can watch the late night FIFA World Cup matches.
This decision has been taken after the request of National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI). The semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup are scheduled to take place on July 14 (local time) and July 15, 2026. In these matches, France will face Spain and England will face Argentina.
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DK Shivakumar said in an ex post, “Football inspires millions of people across the world, and the FIFA World Cup is a celebration that fans eagerly wait for. Following a request from the National Restaurant Association of India, our government allowed hotels and restaurants in Bengaluru to extend food service timings from 1.00 am to 3.30 am on July 14, 15 and 19 to facilitate late night match screenings. Is.”
He further said, “This decision has been taken while ensuring public safety, law and order and convenience of citizens as our top priority. I request everyone to enjoy the matches responsibly and extend full cooperation to the authorities.”
These teams will compete in the semi-finals
European football’s two biggest teams, France and Spain, will face off in a blockbuster semi-final in Dallas on Tuesday, with a place in the World Cup final at stake. Spain, the top-ranked team in the tournament and defending European champions, defeated Belgium 2–1 to reach the semi-finals, with Mikel Merino once again scoring the decisive last-minute goal.
France, the third-ranked team in the rankings, continued its impressive campaign with an impressive 2-0 win over Morocco. France captain Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele scored goals to secure a place in the last four for their team. (ANI)
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