A BLESSING OR A CURSE?: THE TRUTH BEHIND HOSTING THE FIFA WORLD CUP

A country bids to host the World Cup in hopes of organizing a successful tournament that will benefit them socially and economically for years to come. However, not all nations reap as many benefits as others do from hosting this tournament. Depending on the host nation and its capability to please tourists and citizens throughout the tournament and afterward, the World Cup could be a positive turning point for the host nation economically and socially or the beginning of a downward spiral.