Episode

Do World Cups Save Lives?

Podcast: The Soccernomics Podcast
Published: May 26, 2026
Duration seconds: 1367
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Summary

Trigger warning: This episode contains discussion of suicide. It's an eternal story told about soccer - that when Brazil gets knocked out of World Cups, Brazilians jump off apartment buildings. But is it really true? And could football actually be saving lives rather than leading to an increase in suicides? Need help? If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, call or text 988 in the U.S. and Canada to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Call 116 123 or NHS 111 in the UK.