# Football Just Outscored Cricket at the Indian Box Office

URL: https://technosports.co.in/football-just-outscored-cricket/  
Published: 2026-07-20  
Updated: 2026-07-20  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

In a country where cricket is treated like religion, something unusual just happened. The **FIFA 2026 World Cup Final** between Lionel Messi’s Argentina and Lamine Yamal’s Spain grossed over **Rs 3.50 crore** in Indian cinemas — more than **double** what the IPL 2026 Final managed at the ticket window.

## Big-Screen Football Showdown: The Numbers

| Event | India Box Office (Gross) |
| --- | --- |
| FIFA World Cup 2026 Final | Rs 3.50 crore |
| IPL 2026 Final (RCB vs GT) | Rs 1.53 crore |
| ICC T20 World Cup Final (India vs NZ) | Rs 4 crore |

The FIFA finale trailed the ICC T20 World Cup Final by only around 12-15%, which is a striking result for a football match up against India’s biggest cricketing spectacle.

![Football](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/messs-1024x576.webp)

## Why This Is a Bigger Deal Than It Sounds

For years, the idea of a football match outperforming a marquee cricket final at Indian cinemas would have sounded far-fetched. Cricket dominates screens, sponsorships, and prime-time conversation across the country. Yet the RCB vs GT face-off — featuring stars like [Virat Kohli](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virat_Kohli) — pulled in less than half of what the football final managed.

Global tournaments like the [FIFA World Cup](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIFA_World_Cup) have steadily built a dedicated cinema-going audience in India, especially during marquee stages like the final. This result suggests that appetite is translating into real footfall at the big screen, not just at-home viewership.

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### FAQs

### **Q1. Did the FIFA Final outperform the IPL Final at the Indian box office?**

 Yes, the FIFA 2026 Final grossed Rs 3.50 crore, more than double the IPL 2026 Final’s Rs 1.53 crore.

### **Q2. How did the FIFA Final compare to the ICC T20 World Cup Final?**

It trailed the ICC T20 World Cup Final’s Rs 4 crore gross by roughly 12-15%.