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What Watching a Soccer Final Does to Your Body, According to Science

Friday, July 10, 2026


A study tracked hundreds of soccer fans through a tournament until their team reached the final. Researchers measured elevated stress levels and increased heart rates in participants during the final match.

Original reporting: https://www.wired.com/story/what-watching-soccer-final-does-to-your-body/

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