By Thomas, on July 10th, 2010
Either Spain or the Netherlands will become the eighth country to claim the title of World Cup champions, while the other will soldify their title as possibly the greatest soccer nation to have never won the sport’s greatest prize. The stakes have never been higher for both sides than they will be at Sunday’s [...]
By Thomas, on July 10th, 2010
Germany and Uruguay both were one goal shy in the World Cup semifinals, ending their chance of winning another trophy The World Cup.
On Saturday in Port Elizabeth both will have something to play for in the third-place match. Uruguay especially, which will try to beat Germany for the first time ever while at [...]
By Thomas, on July 6th, 2010
Germany versus Spain, Wednesday, July 7th, 2010
Durban Stadium — Durban
2:30 pm EDT
TV: ESPN & Univision
Overview:
Germany, thrice champions of the World Cup will meet a Spanish side with a history of underachievement in the World Cup in Durban on Wednesday. Spain we co-favorites entering the competition but have performed far [...]
By Thomas, on July 1st, 2010
Our biggest fan base seems to be in New York City so here are two of our favorite World Cup Bars for the quarterfinals.
Where to Watch Brazil in NYC:
Beco 45 Richardson St., Brooklyn
Where to watch The Netherlands in NYC:
Tonic 727 Seventh Ave., Manhattan
Where are you going to watch Brazil [...]
By Dan Gaspar, on June 29th, 2010
Dan Gaspar is a member of Portugal’s 2010 World Cup coaching staff and the head coach of the University of Hartford’s men’s soccer team. He also runs the acclaimed Star Goalkeeper Academy and the Connecticut Soccer School. He is guest-blogging his journey for WorldSoccerBars.com.
When you start the journey that is the World Cup, there’s always a sense of anxiety.
You try to focus on the two segments of the tournament: there’s the qualification aspect, which Team Portugal has already achieved, and then there’s the knockout phase, which requires a winning mentality. The loser goes home and the winner stays. We’ve reached that stage and we don’t want to go home.
As Team Portugal prepares for the match against Spain, we’re in a good space and a good frame of mind. The game plan is on track. We haven’t conceded a goal at the World Cup and if we can maintain that discipline and sense of structure, we’re always in a position to compete.
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By Thomas, on June 28th, 2010
Watch Portugal vs. Spain as they take center stage in Cape Town in an Iberian matchup between the #2 and #3 ranked teams in the world (according to FIFA). The match at Green Point Stadium is first time Spain and Portugal have faced-off in a World Cup match. In 32 previous matches Spain [...]
By Thomas, on June 27th, 2010
Find bars showing Argentina vs. Mexico here. Check out our listings by city to the right.
The Mexico vs. Argentina Kickoff is at 2:30 PM and will be on ABC and Univision.
By Thomas, on June 27th, 2010
Great piece in the NY Times today about the game and it’s relevance.
Take, for example, the chants from rival supporters at past encounters, and from the fans packed into pubs and bierstuben to urge on their favorites. “Three World Cups!” the Germans like to cry, gently mocking England’s sole success in the competition, [...]
By Thomas, on June 25th, 2010
By now you’ve seen Landon Donovan’s epic goal and you’re hooked. Maybe you’re not yet a soccer fan but you’re an American and we love a good sports story and we love a comeback and we love our never say die attitude. If you’ve found this website there’s a good chance you don’t spend [...]
By Thomas, on June 25th, 2010
Group G wraps up play this morning as Portugal and Brazil face off in a highly anticipated match up. Brazil who will be without Kaka who received a dubious red card in their last match are already thorugh to the second round. They need only a tie to win the group. Portugal advance with [...]