title: The Impact of Major Sporting Events on Foreign Policy: Football and Diplomacy on the Global Stage
abstract: This article explores the role of major international football events in shaping foreign policy through the lens of sports diplomacy. As a global phenomenon with a vast following, football serves as an effective non-traditional tool for diplomatic engagement, transcending cultural and political boundaries. The study employs a descriptive narrative review to examine key instances where football events, such as the FIFA World Cup and UEFA European Championship, have influenced bilateral and multil