This year's tournament, however, has also been overshadowed by a series of fatal incidents linked to football celebrations and supporter disputes.
Reports from across Bangladesh indicate that at least 12 people have died in clashes, alleged stabbings, road accidents and electrocution incidents connected to the World Cup.
Fatal arguments, clashes
The latest fatality was reported from Cumilla, where 38-year-old Mohammad Shariful Islam allegedly died after an argument while watching the Argentina-Egypt FIFA World Cup match.
Shariful, an e-rickshaw driver originally from Uttar Cheranga village in Nilphamari's Jaldhaka upazila, had moved to Cumilla around eight months ago for work.
According to investigators, the incident occurred shortly after midnight on Tuesday at Mohsin Mia's shop in Dhanpur under Adarsha Sadar upazila, where Shariful allegedly became involved in a dispute with several local youths while watching the match.
Police said the argument escalated into a physical assault, and Shariful later succumbed to his injuries.
His wife, Beauty Begum, questioned the violence, saying, "How can people kill someone over a football match? I have two daughters. Who will they call father now? My two daughters have become orphans. I want the harshest punishment for those who killed my husband."
Shariful's death is the latest in a series of incidents reported during the FIFA World Cup.
Thousands of football fans gather to watch FIFA World Cup matches across Bangladesh. Photo: Screen-grab from Facebook
On July 8, National Citizen Party (NCP) leader Fayaz Tajrian died in a motorcycle accident while travelling to watch the Argentina-Egypt match in Chattogram.
Earlier, on July 3, Mostafa Kazi was reportedly hacked to death following a dispute linked to football in Narail.
On the same day, Mahidul Islam died after a goalpost collapsed during football celebrations in Chattogram, while Khokon Karmakar collapsed and died before a friendly football match organised by supporters in Barguna.
On July 1, BNP leader Abul Bashar Badshah was allegedly hacked to death in Dhaka's Adabor area following a dispute related to the Brazil-Japan World Cup match.
Another BNP activist, Saddam Hossain, sustained serious injuries during the attack.
On June 29, 15-year-old Nahid Hasan was allegedly stabbed to death in Ashulia after an argument over the Brazil-Japan match.
According to his family, four Brazil supporters allegedly lured him from his home before killing him and burying his body beneath a mound of sand.
Deaths during preparations
Several deaths were also reported during preparations for World Cup celebrations rather than during supporter clashes.
On June 19, school student Mahin Sheikh died after being electrocuted while hoisting a Brazilian flag in Gafargaon, Mymensingh.
Earlier, Ramhari Baishnab lost his life on June 15 while installing an Argentine flag in Chattogram.
Another supporter, Faisal Hossain, died on June 9 after suffering electrocution while putting up a Brazil flag in Manikganj.
Road mishaps
Meanwhile, road accidents also contributed to the death toll during the tournament.
On June 13, Babul Islam died in a motorcycle crash while travelling to join a procession organised by Brazil supporters in Bhola.
Despite never qualifying for a FIFA World Cup, Bangladesh remains one of South Asia's most passionate football-following nations.
Every edition of the tournament sees neighbourhoods decorated with the flags of leading football nations, while supporters organise public gatherings, processions and celebrations throughout the competition.
This year's tournament, however, has coincided with a series of fatal incidents across different parts of the country, including violent altercations between rival supporters, accidental deaths during celebrations and road crashes linked to football-related activities.