The Drinker's Guide to the World Cup

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When cheering on a sports team during game season, fans in the U.S. typically crowd into bars and swig icy bottles of Bud. But this summer isn’t about any all-American sport; rather, it’s about the FIFA World Cup. The tournament kicked off yesterday in brazil, with the host nation besting Croatia 3-1.

Although we’ve already introduced you to a couple of great local watering holes in NYC to watch the World Cup, there’s more you can do to support your favorite team. To get in the spirit, transform your drinking habits to match those of the 32 nations in the competition. Check out the full schedule of games, then pair each showdown with a tipple from this list.

Let the World Cup #TurnUp commence…

Brazil: Caipirinha

Croatia: Rakija

Mexico: Paloma

Cameroon: Malted millet beer

Spain: Sangria

Netherlands: Genever

Chile: Pisco Sour

Australia: XXXX Gold beer

Colombia: Aguardiente

Greece: Ouzo

Côte d'Ivoire: Bangui

Japan: Sake

Uruguay: Clerico

Costa Rica: Cacique guaro sour

England: Bitter

Italy: Negronis

Switzerland: Pinot noir

Ecuador: Canelazo

France: Pastis

Honduras: Guaro

Argentina: Malbec

Bosnia and Herzegovina: Slivovitz

Iran: Doogh (non-alcoholic)

Nigeria: Guinness Extra Stout

Germany: Reissdorf KÖLSCH

Portugal: Port wine

Ghana: Akpeteshie

United States: Margarita

Belgium: Trappist beers

Algeria: Lismara

Russia: Vodka

Korea Republic: Soju

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