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'It's so beautiful': Why the World Cup has us waking up to party with strangers

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According to ABC News Australia, World Cup watch parties across the country have become something unexpected: genuine gathering places. What started as convenient venues for catching the matches has evolved into spaces where Australians are connecting with strangers and creating communities around the sport.

Source: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-03/why-world-cup-watc...

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