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The Economic Times
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Why FIFA World Cup wins feel like personal triumphs and losses hurt worse than a breakup

Psychology can help explain why football fans experience such intense emotions during the FIFA World Cup. From celebrating victories as if they were personal achievements to feeling genuinely devastated after a defeat, supporters often form deep emotional bonds with their teams.

According to a recent article in Psychology Today, the World Cup is not just a sporting event—it is also a powerful psychological experience that taps into identity, belonging, and shared emotions.

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