A unique phenomenon is sweeping the UK this summer, with the excitement of the football World Cup and other major sporting events sparking a rise in romance among fans and athletes. In the US, fans of the World Cup are reporting a surge in love affairs, with Scottish men being particularly sought after by women in Boston.
According to The Boston Globe, the city's stalled dating scene has been jump-started by the excitement surrounding the world's largest sporting event. The football is filling the bars and streets, creating a buzz that has been absent since before Covid. Additionally, the city is temporarily full of seductive foreign men, including Scots, who are giving the diffident local lads a run for their money.
Research from the dating app Feeld suggests that a shared interest in sport is driving relationships among young people. This trend is not limited to football, with the New York Times reporting on a couple who chose the Wimbledon ticket queue as the setting for their second date. The queue, which is notorious for being hours long and often requiring overnight camping, has proven to be a successful spot for meeting new people.
As the summer of sport continues, it remains to be seen whether this trend will endure beyond the World Cup and other major events. However, for those who are experiencing the thrill of romance for the first time, the excitement of the sporting world will undoubtedly be a memorable one.