Winning the FIFA World Cup can boost the winning country’s GDP growth by up to 0.25 percentage points in the two quarters that follow, driven largely by a rise in exports rather than spending at home. It also creates a measurable “soft power” effect, improving a nation’s global reputation and attracting foreign investment. Argentina’s 2022 title went beyond economics. Research found people with opposing political views who normally distrusted each other united in shared celebration, with the victory tied to a significant rise in national pride and well-being across the country. 🇦🇷 #Pubity #Viral #Studies