Right now, you’re in Stage One: Denial. “It’s so far away,” you whisper while already googling team rosters. That’s fine. We all do it.
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Soon, you’ll hit Stage Two: Bargaining. “If I just binge-watch every qualifying match replay, maybe the time will fly.” Spoiler: it won’t. You’ll just become terrifyingly informed about the group stage.
Stage Three is pure chaos. You’ll start counting in hours, then minutes. Your friends will stage an intervention. You’ll tell them, “It’s emotional preparation, Brenda.”
What to actually do with these days
First, don’t panic. The countdown is a gift. It gives you time to memorize every player’s haircut, their backstory, and which goalkeeper has the loudest shorts. That’s essential knowledge.
Second, practice your celebration moves. Nobody wants to see a stiff-arm victory wave when your team scores in the 89th minute. You need something that says, “I’ve been training for this since last year.”
Third, and this is important: make a bet with a friend. Bet on something silly—like which commentator will say “world-class” the most. It makes the wait feel like a game itself.
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