FIFA World Cup South Africa 2010 starts on Friday and Argentina is ready to enjoy it. As every sports loving country, the matches of the national team represent for Argentines more than just a game: they are rituals. First, we gather our football junkie friends. Second, we wear the official jersey and set the lucky charms. Finally, we think of food and beverage. This, food, is also a fundamental part of the World Cup.Each World Cup has had its meal, according to the time of the day the matches are transmitted. Corea-Japan 2002 was ideal for nights out, heavy drinking and a snack. World Cups in the American continent are meant for supper/dinner and this World Cup, in almost the same time as the ones played in Europe, are ideal for breakfasts and lunches.
The matches are scheduled at 8.30AM, 11AM and 3.30PM (local time). The first one invites to the traditional Argentine breakfast: coffee and milk with croissants, which Argentines enjoy in cafes during the week or at home in the weekends. The 11AM matches are the more complex ones. A hybrid between breakfast and lunch will be the apparent choice. People will add different kinds of sandwiches to their breakfast and some will go for a “picada” (snacks, cheeses and cold meats) with beer.
The 3.30PM matches will be the most enjoyable ones. During the week, Argentines will prefer pizza and empanadas, with beer or red wine. In the weekend, this time and the 11AM matches will be accompanied by “asado” (the Argentine barbecue). Argentina’s debut (next Saturday, 11AM) will cover the city with the smoked smell of an asado with family or friends. This tradition will be repeated in the grill bars located in Downtown, close to Hostel Colonial that might recommend you which are the best ones to enjoy the World Cup with Argentine meat.
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