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    32 World Cup Recipes That Are Worth Feasting On

    Because the World Cup is really just another excuse to eat.

    Marie Telling
    by Marie Telling

    BuzzFeed Staff

    Hannah Wong / BuzzFeed

    The World Cup is currently in full swing and will be captivating the whole planet until mid-July. For those wondering what to eat while they watch the games, we selected popular dishes from each of the 32 countries participating for some inspiration.

    1. Russia: Shashlik

    Todd Coleman / saveur.com

    These Russian shish-kebabs will make you want to fire up the grill.

    Here's the recipe.

    2. Uruguay: Chivito

    Teri Lyn Fisher / spoonforkbacon.com

    The national dish of Uruguay, chivito is a steak sandwich that can also include bacon, eggs, and veggies.

    Here's the recipe.

    3. Egypt: Ful Medames

    Todd Coleman / saveur.com

    This fava bean stew is usually eaten for breakfast, which is perfect since many of this year's games are broadcasted in the morning in the US.

    Here's the recipe.

    4. Saudi Arabia: Al Kabsa

    Bobbi Lin / marthastewart.com

    This chicken and rice dish is one of the most popular dishes in Saudi Arabia.

    Here's the recipe.

    5. Iran: Chelo Kebab

    Sbossert / Getty Images

    Rice and kebab. What more do you need?

    Here's the recipe.

    6. Portugal: Pastéis de Bacalhau

    lilytaly / instagram.com

    Be careful: These cod fritters are super delicious and addictive and you won't be able to stop eating them once you've started.

    Here's the recipe.

    7. Spain: Tapas

    Marcus Nilsson / bonappetit.com, Getty Images

    There are many traditional Spanish tapas to choose from for your next viewing party, from crispy patatas bravas and egg tortilla, to squid in its own ink and creamy croquetas de jamón.

    Here's the patatas bravas recipe and the recipe for croquetas de jamón. And here's a recipe for sangria to go with your feast.

    8. Morocco: Chicken Pastilla

    Picturepartners / Getty Images

    This Moroccan meat pie is traditionally made with pigeon but a more modern and widespread version uses chicken. It's deliciously flavorful thanks to the addition of almonds, cinnamon, and other spices.

    Here's the recipe.

    9. France: Quiche Lorraine

    Alex Lau / bonappetit.com

    This is the perfect make-ahead dish for a viewing party. It's also very customizable and you can replace the lardons and onions with seasonal veggies, if you feel like it.

    Here's the recipe.

    10. Denmark: Smørrebrød

    Marcus Nilsson / saveur.com, saveur.com

    Because we all need some open-face sandwiches in our lives.

    Here's the recipe for a smørrebrød of eggs, shrimp, and dill and here's the recipe for a salmon gravlax, apple, and crispy kale smørrebrød.

    11. Australia: Aussie Burger

    Romulo Yanes / epicurious.com

    How is an Australian burger different than a regular American burger? Pickled beets, for one, but also grilled pineapple and a fried egg. Does that sound weird? Maybe. But is it delicious? Definitely.

    Here's the recipe.

    12. Peru: Lomo Saltado

    Kate Mathis / foodandwine.com

    This beef stir-fry with onions and French fries is a very popular Peruvian dish.

    Here's the recipe.

    13. Croatia: Crni Rižot (Black Risotto)

    Chris Middleton and Ino Kuvačić / foodandwine.com

    This spectacular risotto gets its black color from cuttlefish ink.

    Here's the recipe.

    14. Iceland: Pylsur

    Arousing Appetites / blog.arousingappetites.com

    Turns out, Iceland can make a killer hot dog.

    Here's the recipe.

    15. Argentina: Beef Empanadas

    Alex Lau / bonappetit.com

    A sweet-savory mix of beef, raisins, and olives.

    Here's the recipe.

    16. Nigeria: Suya (Chicken Skewers)

    africanbites.com

    This spicy meat dish is popular all over West Africa.

    Here's the recipe.

    17. Serbia: Sarma (Cabbage Rolls)

    honestcooking.com

    These cabbage rolls are filled with minced beef AND bacon. What more do you need?

    Here's the recipe.

    18. Brazil: Coxinha

    Teri Lyn Fisher / epicurious.com

    This chicken-filled Brazilian favorite imitates the shape of a chicken drumstick.

    Here's the recipe.

    19. Switzerland: Rösti

    Getty Images

    Basically a potato pancake, and there has never been anything wrong with that.

    Here's the recipe.

    20. Costa Rica: Tacos Ticos

    PPoHio / Flickr: ppohio

    The Costa Rican version of tacos.

    Here's the recipe.

    21. Sweden: Hasselback Potatoes

    Emma Christensen / thekitchn.com

    Did you know that hasselback potatoes got their name from the Stockholm restaurant Hasselbacken, where they were invented? Don't hesitate to load them with up other ingredients, like bacon and cheese, to make them even yummier.

    Here's the recipe.

    22. Mexico: Tacos Al Pastor

    Tasty, El Saudi / instagram.com

    These may be the ultimate street food, but you can totally make them at home thanks to this recipe.

    Here's the recipe.

    23. Korea Republic: Pajeon (Korean Pancakes)

    mykoreankitchen.com

    A yummy savory pancake that you can customize to your liking.

    Here's the recipe.

    24. Germany: Pretzels

    tasty.co

    Because there aren't many things better than a homemade pretzel straight out of the oven.

    Here's the recipe.

    25. Belgium: Mitraillette Sandwich

    Simon Aughton / Flickr: simon_aughton

    This sandwich is filled with fried meat, French fries, and mayo, which automatically makes it a winner in my book.

    Here's the recipe.

    26. Panama: Patacones

    Proformabooks / Getty Images

    One of the best ways to cook plantains.

    Here's the recipe.

    27. Tunisia: Brik

    Fazeful / Getty Images

    Brik is a deep fried savory pastry that's popular in Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, and France. You can fill it with pretty much anything you want. It's quite hard to find brik dough in the US, but you can replace it with phyllo dough or spring roll wrappers.

    Here's the recipe.

    28. England: Fish and Chips

    Joseph DeLeo / food52.com

    It's classic for a reason.

    Here's the recipe.

    29. Poland: Pierogi

    Alpha Smoot / food52.com

    These traditional Polish dumplings can be filled with everything your heart desires. A few classic options include potatoes, cheese, and mushrooms.

    Here's the recipe.

    30. Senegal: Yassa Chicken

    africanbites.com

    Delicious chicken with caramelized onions.

    Here's the recipe.

    31. Colombia: Arepas

    Romulo Yanes / epicurious.com

    These yummy cheese-filled corn flatbread are usually sold outside stadiums in Colombia.

    Here's the recipe.

    32. Japan: Shrimp Tempura

    justonecookbook.com

    😍

    Here's the recipe.