It's almost time for the World Cup finals, and while your
team may or may not have a chance at glory, you can still plan an awesome party
to watch the game with all of your friends. First, make sure you have an
official headcount of your guests. You wouldn't want to leave someone to sit on
the floor with a living room full of awesome recliners and sofas. While you
might spend most of your time on your feet cheering your chosen team, you
definitely want a spot to relax during half-time, so make sure the living room
is set up and ready to go. Once you have your room ready and you've got your
headcount, it's time to cook and decorate—or order food. We won't judge you.
Custom Drinks
They don't have to be alcoholic, just keep colors in mind.
Look for recipes for punch in different colors to match the flags of the final
teams. If you don't mind serving alcoholic beverages, you can follow the same
color idea but with an alcoholic recipe, or explore the culture of Brazil, the
hosts of the 2014, by whipping up some caipirinhas. All you need is ice,
some limes, white sugar, and some cachaça . There is no substitute
for this Brazilian liquor, so you might have to do some online shopping. Of
course, we're all hoping for the USA to make it to the finals, so don't forget to
keep the Coca-Cola and Pepsi nearby.
Music
Who doesn't love sports anthems? Just remember, you want to
keep the experience global. The World Cup, much like the Olympics, is a rare
event that brings the entire world together, so why not explore some different
music? Sure, you can go with samba, the genre of music most associated with
Brazil, but you could look up some pop music popular in the final countries and
add those tunes to your playlist. Don't forget the official song of the 2014
World Cup “We Are One (Ole, Ola)” featuring Pitbull, Jennifer Lopez, and
Claudia Leitte. Other songs you might have heard, especially during
commercials, include “La La La (Brasil 2014)” by Shakira featuring Carlinhos
Brown and “Balada” by Gustavo Lima.
Decorations
You might have to get a little creative when it comes to
decorations. Your local party supply shop might only have decorations for kids'
birthdays, but you can still incorporate smaller items like napkins and plates with soccer motifs. Check out
online bulk supply stores for other items to decorate your home like flags and
whistles. If you're into collecting items, you could also display some of your
favorite FIFA 2014 collectible items around your home. Coca-Cola released
collectible mini-bottles of their famous soft drink displaying the flags of the
various countries involved in the tournament. Panini has released collectible
stickers, and stores like Wal-Mart are carrying World Cup merchandise,
especially Team USA merchandise, which is more difficult to obtain than you
might realize. 
Food
Arguably the best part of any gathering is the food, right?
If you whip up a batch of guacamole for your chips, place it in a rectangular
dish, set up pretzels as goal posts, add a few precisely placed lines of sour
cream and voila! You have a mini soccer field. There are cake pans available in
the shape of soccer balls as well, and a quick Pinterest search will help you
find other ways to incorporate the game into your party. However, don't forget
this is a wonderful opportunity to learn about different cultures. Look up a
recipe for “pan de queijo”, a Brazilian cheese bread that would be a great
addition to any party. Or try to prep some appetizers from a variety of
countries to keep things interesting. Either way, your guests are sure to have
a good time and a full stomach.
May the best team win!
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