Watching World Cup 2014 in Newark

World Cup began yesterday and will continue for one month til the finals on July 13! If you missed the excitement of EuroCup a few years ago (see pic), then you probably have missed the fact that the Ironbound is the place to be to feel the excitement of this international sport. Be prepared to rep your team and if they win be ready for an impromptu street celebration - it's second to actually being in Brazil seeing it live!
 

Highlight games for the First stage:

June 12: Brazil vs Croatia @ 4pm
June 13: Mexico vs Cameroon @ 12pm
June 13: Spain vs Netherlands @ 3pm
June 16: Germany vs Portugal @ 12pm
June 16: Ghana vs. USA @ 6pm
June 17: Brazil vs Mexico @ 3pm
June 18: Spain vs Chile @ 3pm
June 22: USA vs Portugal @ 6pm
June 23: Australia vs Spain @ 12pm
June 23: Cameroon vs Brazil @ 4pm
June 26: Portugal vs Ghana @ 12pm
June 26: USA vs Germany @ 12pm
See complete schedule as teams move forward.
 

Where to Watch/What Jersey to Wear:

As you'll find out in the upcoming weeks - every screen becomes a viewing zone (see pic of onlookers watching at a store front on Ferry Street). Here are a few locations where you're guaranteed to get into the action!

Bellos: wear your USA jersey; will show all games

Blitz Sports Bar: will show all games; no team alliance; yuengling/coors light $3/pints; bucket of 5 coronas $22

Casa Nova/Altas Horas: Brazil jersey necessary; street is closed at Ferry & Chambers Street; outdoor screens show Brazil games

Catas: will show all games; not country specific (USA, Spain, Portugal, Brazil & Ecuador fans); $10 sangria quarts, $4 drafts, $12 pitchers

Delicias De Minas: Brazil jersey is a must; they shut down the street at McWhorter and Garden with outdoor screen, and live music/entertainment during commercial breaks, outdoor bar and food; tent/tables/chairs set-up and family friendly

Iberia: Portugal jersey; outdoor beer garden for all Portugal games (indoors for inclement weather)

Vivo: Spain jersey; will show all games