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#68: Why Do We Fall for the Underdog? (World Cup edition!)

Jul 5, 2026

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#68: Why Do We Fall for the Underdog? (World Cup edition!)

This week: the island of 156,000 that made World Cup history, why we suffer for teams we don't even support, and the economics reshaping football's biggest party.

Ruxandra Mazilu

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Every Sunday, Curiosity Saved The Cat lands in your inbox built around one theme, with resources picked to explore it from every angle. Each edition brings you 4 reads to spark your curiosity, 3 quick sparks to skim, 2 actions to try, and 1 random corner of the internet worth your time. Plus, every edition comes with a word of the week and a question to sit with.

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