As the FIFA World Cup approaches, Malappuram Municipality in Kerala, India, has showcased its football passion with a massive sculpture made entirely from discarded plastic bottles. This installation, featuring a football and a booted leg performing a bicycle kick, was created using over 6,000 plastic bottles and 73 kilograms of iron rods, weighing a total of 80 kilograms. The project was completed in just nine days at a cost of ₹43,000 (approximately $520 USD). Municipal Chairperson V.T. Rinisha emphasized that the initiative aims to welcome the World Cup while raising awareness about plastic waste. The sculpture was constructed under the supervision of the Swachh Bharat Mission, aligning with the campaign for a cleaner city. In addition to the sculpture, the municipality is planning to set up a fan park and other facilities to celebrate the World Cup. Local football enthusiasts have expressed excitement over this creative endeavor, which stands alongside a previous giant football structure installed between 2015 and 2020, further highlighting Malappuram's rich football culture.