The FIFA World Cup is a global spectacle that captures the attention of millions of people every four years. More than 200 nations are members of FIFA and compete for the honor of being worthy of playing for the Cup. There is no second place and there are no consolation prizes. Holding the Gold Cup as world champion is the biggest dream of all football players. As the largest sporting event in the world, the World Cup embodies the best characteristics that lead people to love the sports they watch and play. Sports boost national economies, bring people to experience other cultures through international competition, and promote world peace by bringing nations together in friendly competition. Although some people disagree with these points assuming that sport is a waste of money, puts athletes at risk due to injuries and while playing in other nations and causing disagreement between countries. Evidence will be provided to demonstrate that sport has a positive impact on society. Sports boost national economies when an event is held within the country. When countries join together, they help the host country's economy. Some examples of this are the World Cup and the Olympics. The World Cup is one of the most influential events that benefits the economy where the event takes place. The sports played in the country also contribute to the economy. American football is a sport that contributes to American society because it attracts many fans, and fans will do anything to be part of that culture. To bring people together there must be advertising and when both come together, the economy starts to grow because everyone works together. While this is good… middle of the paper… it is one of the events that brings people together and promotes world peace. It doesn't matter what country is involved, what kind of culture is involved, or what skin color a person has. All international affairs are forgotten during this event. In the article The 2002 FIFA World Cup and its Effects on Reconciliation between Japan and the Republic of Korea it is stated that “the role of sport in peacebuilding is proven in history”. What this means is that not only football but also other sports have promoted world peace, but table tennis has also promoted world peace. An example of ping pong is when China and the United States faced each other in a game in the 1970s. An example of how the World Cup created peace was in 2002, when Japan and the Republic of Korea forged new relations after “going through a painful process of reconciliation after World War II”.”.