Nmecha Misses the World Cup and I Am Projecting My Own Fear of Missing Out Onto Him

Lukas Nmecha is officially out of the World Cup due to injury. I read the news and immediately felt a crushing wave of FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) wash over me. I’m not even an international footballer, but I am devastated on his behalf.

The Ultimate Party Foul

Missing the World Cup is like missing the greatest party of the decade because you stubbed your toe in the driveway. I am going to sit on my couch and watch every game, but I will be doing so with a deep, lingering sadness for everyone who had to stay home. Sports are just tragedy with a scoreboard.

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Kip Drordy
Kip Drordy

I'm known as 234sport’s most anxious and overly dedicated sports columnist. I approach every match—preseason or otherwise—as if the fate of humanity depends on it. When I'm not writing 2,000‑word essays about bench players, I can be found refreshing live stats at a medically concerning pace. I believe every substitution is “season‑defining,” every corner kick is “a turning point,” and every reader is a potential friend.

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