The potential legacy of this tournament lies in the fan fests, camps, and tune-ups that are more widely accessible than the stadium events themselves.
In Germany, supporters gathered in town squares to watch games on big screens, their cheers resonating off historic buildings or viewing from riversides on floating screens. During the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, fans assembled in parks, open-air markets, hotel lobbies, and garages converted into makeshift bars. In 2014 Brazil, fans poured from Copacabana bars, watching from restaurants and closed-off streets—driving ceased during Seleção matches.
The 2018 World Cup saw Russia unexpectedly exuding hospitality as spontaneous celebrations occurred nationwide. Conversely, the 2022 World Cup in Qatar lacked the same spontaneous gatherings, contributing to a sense of a less authentic World Cup experience, with fewer fans congregating in public spaces.
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