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People watching the World Cup during work hours is leading to a drop in productivity

NPR | By Rafael Nam

Published July 13, 2026 at 1:02 PM PDT

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The global economy may be suffering from lost productivity as people get swept by World Cup fever, a survey shows. This small business owner would know. She's spent most of her days watching matches.

People watching the World Cup during work hours is leading to a drop in productivity

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