FIFA World Cup 2026 Dating Survey: 93% of Indians are ready to go on dates till 3 am for FIFA, a big revelation in the survey
- bySherya
- 01 Jul, 2026
FIFA World Cup 2026 Dating Survey: A recent survey has revealed that many young people in India consider FIFA matches not just entertainment but also a good opportunity to spend time with someone special.

FIFA Dating Survey
FIFA World Cup 2026 Dating Survey: Football is one of the most popular sports in the world, and millions of people love it very much. Whenever the FIFA World Cup is held, fans from all over the world stay up late to watch the matches, but this time the craze for football is not limited to the game only, rather, its effect is being seen on dating life as well. A recent survey has revealed that many young people in India consider FIFA matches not just entertainment, but a good opportunity to spend time with someone special. According to the survey, a large number of singles are ready to go on a date even for a FIFA World Cup match at 3 am. So let us know what big revelations came out in this survey.
93% of Indians are ready for a 3 am FIFA date
According to a survey by dating app happn, 93 percent of Indian singles wouldn't refuse a date offer to a FIFA World Cup match at 3 a.m. Of those surveyed, 32 percent said they would immediately say yes if offered such an offer. Another 34 percent said their response would depend on the person. Many people even sacrifice their sleep for good company.
Indians are ready to wake up even for a crush.
The survey also revealed that people can stay up late to watch FIFA matches not only with their life partner or long-term relationship, but also with their new crush. According to the data, 47 percent of people would like to watch a match at night with their long-term partner. 44 percent of people said that they can stay up late to watch a FIFA match with their new crush. Football matches are also becoming a good date for many people.
What is the impact of supporting a different team?
Everyone has their favorite football team, but according to the survey, if the other person is a fan of a different team, it doesn't affect the relationship. More than eight out of ten people say they don't mind if their crush supports a different team. In fact, for many, it becomes a good opportunity to start a conversation and get to know each other better. 53 percent agreed that supporting different teams adds excitement to a relationship.
Why do people who like football seem attractive?
Those surveyed believe that football fans are attractive because they demonstrate passion. However, they also said that the most attractive factor is a strong interest in the sport. According to the survey, about 40 percent prefer to watch the match together from the comfort of their homes. Many prefer to plan a themed night with pizza, snacks, and drinks to make it special.
On which people was the survey conducted?
This survey was conducted by the dating app Happn. It involved approximately 3,800 users from urban India, aged between 18 and 35. According to the survey, the FIFA World Cup 2026 is also becoming a special occasion for young people looking to date. Watching matches late into the night, spending time together, and supporting different teams is becoming a way for many to spice up their relationships.






