Watching the World Cup? It Might Be Good for Your Mental Health

Psychology Today | 01.07.2026 00:03
Every four years, the world comes together to watch national teams compete in soccer’s biggest tournament. Whether you are a soccer fan or not, the spectacle is exciting and the talent is impressive. Soccer not your sport? You also have the option to watch Wimbledon, the oldest annual tennis tournament going on now in London. It is quieter, but no less exciting. The rest of the year, you have a panoply of sports to watch, both at the amateur and professional levels.