World Cup

From German soft pretzel sticks to super-crispy Asian-inspired wings, here are nine killer DIY snack recipes for your Women’s World Cup viewing party.

The United States will step onto the field tonight in its first World Cup match against Ghana. To fuel themselves for the game, the American team brought staples to Brazil, including oatmeal, Cheerios and peanut butter. However, avocados top the list of foods that US players can’t do without: The team consumes an average of one case a day. Here, seven avocado dishes to makes for game time.

When the US meets Germany this afternoon, it may be a brawl in Brazil. Here, five bratwurst and five burger dishes worth fighting over.

1. Bratwurst with Mustardy Fried Potatoes and Braised Cabbage
Suzanne Goin’s terrific salad is made with citrus–spiced red cabbage, bratwurst and a mustardy vinaigrette.

Here, 10 recipes that will be a hit at any World Cup gathering.

1. Sesame-Chile Kettle Corn
Whole red chiles add fantastic heat to this healthier version of kettle corn.

2. Fingerling Papas Bravas with Smoky Aioli
Smoked paprika lends delicious flavor to the lemony aioli.

The knockout stage of the World Cup begins tomorrow with Brazil facing its South American rival, Chile. Here, three Caipirinhas and three Pisco cocktails to enjoy on game day.

1. Caipirinha
Brazil's most famous cocktail is a simple mix of crushed lime, sugar and cachaça over ice.

RELATED: Daniel Boulud's Caipirinha

Today, Ecuador, one of the world’s top banana-producing nations, faces off against France, the land of cheese. Here, five banana and five Brie dishes to make for the game.

1. Banana-Walnut Bread with Flax
Looking for a way to use overripe bananas? Make this delicious quick bread.

2. Banana Smoothies
These healthy shakes require just five ingredients, plus ice.

Brazil isn’t cheap, as World Cup visitors have recently discovered. Prices for a pepperoni pizza in Rio can reach $35. Luckily, you can make one here at home for much less. Here, seven pizzas that are better than delivery for watching the World Cup.

1. Nancy Silverton’s Tomato-Oregano Pizza
This incredible no-cheese pizza is topped with only tomato sauce and oregano.

Cachaça, a Brazilian rum-esque spirit distilled from sugarcane, is primarily known as the base spirit for one drink: the strong, limey caipirinha. Don’t get us wrong—we love a caipirinha or three, but keeping cachaça penned into one role is like limiting Bryan Cranston to playing only meth-dealing dads for the rest of his life.