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32 Delicious Things To Eat While You Watch The World Cup

Because the World Cup is really just another excuse to fill up on snacks.

Marie Telling
by Marie Telling

BuzzFeed Staff

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1. Brazil: Coxinha

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Coxinha is one of Brazil's favorite snacks, which imitates the shape of a chicken drumstick. It is made of crispy battered and fried chicken.

Find the recipe here.

2. Croatia: Stuffed Barbecued Squid

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This Croatian specialty is the perfect option for seafood lovers, and a great excuse to fire up the grill.

Find the recipe here.

3. Mexico: Tacos al Pastor

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These are made of delicious, slow-roasted pork, marinated in a magical adobo sauce.

Find the recipe here.

4. Cameroon: Poulet DG

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This delicious dish is made with chicken, vegetables and plantain. It is rich, flavorful and the perfect meal to eat while cheering for the Indomitable Lions.

Find the recipe here.

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5. Spain: Tapas

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There's a wide array of traditional Spanish tapas to choose from for your game nights. Crispy roasted patatas bravas and a potato-filled egg tortilla are two easy, satsifying recipes.

Find them here and here.

6. Netherlands: Bitterballen

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Some delicious meat croquettes to eat while you cheer for the Netherlands.

Find the recipe here.

7. Chile: Completo

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The Chilean version of hot dogs, with guacamole and basically anything else you could wish for.

Find the recipe, here.

8. Australia: Aussie burger

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Aussie burgers are a thing. A delicious thing. And you should try them.

Find the recipe, here.

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9. Colombia: Arepas

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These gooey, cheese-filled corn flatbread are sold outside stadiums in Colombia.

Find the recipe here.

10. Greece: Spanakopita

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Spanakopita are delicious spinach pies wrapped in flaky phyllo dough.

Find the recipe here.

11. Ivory Coast: Alloco

12. Japan: Tempura

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Who doesn't love tempura?

Here's how to make it.

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13. Uruguay: Chivito

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The Chivito is a steak sandwich that can also include eggs, bacon and vegetables.

Find the recipe here.

14. Costa Rica: Tacos Ticos

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These are the Coast Rican version of tacos. They look a little bit like taquitos, but toppings are crucial in the preparation of Tacos Ticos.

Here is the recipe.

15. England: Fish and Chips

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Find out how to make deliciously fried fish and chips for your England-cheering nights right here.

16. Italy: Ricotta Pizza with Fresh and Roasted Tomatoes

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Pizzaaaaaaaaaaaaa. That's all.

Find the recipe here.

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17. Switzerland: Swiss Cheese Fondue

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Melted cheese and bread. Is there anything better in this world? I think not.

Find the recipe here.

18. Ecuador: Lomo Saltado

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This dish of fried meat, onions, and peppers is common both in Ecuador and Peru.

Find the recipe here.

19. France: Baked Camembert and Gougères

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Cheese-themed snacks (both gooey and light as air) to go with your wine or beer as you watch the French team.

Here is the recipe for baked camembert.

And find the one for gougères, here.

20. Honduras: Enchiladas Hondureñas

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Hondurans have their own way of making enchiladas, and it's delicious.

Here is the recipe.

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21. Argentina: Beef Empanadas

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The real empanadas are a sweet-savory mix of beef, raisins, and olives.

Find the recipe here.

22. Bosnia-Herzegovina: Ćevapi

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Ćevapi is a typical Balkan dish made of grilled meat stuffed in pita bread.

Find the recipe here.

23. Iran: Dolmades

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These stuffed grape leaves are a popular snack in Iran and all over the Middle-East.

Find the recipe here.

24. Nigeria: Suya (Chicken Skewers)

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Suya is a spicy meat dish very common in West Africa.

Find the recipe here.

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25. Germany: Pretzel

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Pretzels are good. But homemade pretzels are so good they'll make you weep and beg for more.

Find the recipe here.

26. Portugal: Pastéis de Bacalhau

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Bolinhos de Bacalhau are typical Portugese salt cod fritters.

Find the recipe here.

27. Ghana: Waakye

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Waakye is a mix of rice and beans boiled together. You can then include tomatoes, spices, meat, and other ingredients to your liking.

Here is the recipe.

28. USA: The BA Burger Deluxe

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Do you really need any convincing? Find the recipe here.

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29. Belgium: The Mitraillette

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Fried meat, French fries and mayonnaise in a baguette. What more do you need? More information and the recipe here.

30. Algeria: Brik

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Brik is a deep fried savory pastry from Tunisia and Algeria. You can fill the thin warka pastry with pretty much anything you want, and it's always excellent.

Find the recipe here.

31. Russia: Shashlik

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It's the delicious Russian version of a shish-kebab.

Find the recipe here.

32. Korea Republic: Korean Pancakes

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Korean pancakes, or "jeon", are not just a breakfast specialty, but also a side dish or a snack. The recipe is easy, and the result never disappoints.

Find the recipe here.