What World Cup Celebrations Look Like Around the World

Every four years, the World Cup inspires the same ritual around the globe, shaped by local culture, fueled by national pride, and accompanied by plenty to eat and drink. In this episode of Same But Different, we travel across the world to see how people watch, from packed pubs and beer gardens to parks, plazas, and parades. We compare the food, drinks, traditions, and chants that make every watch party uniquely local, while discovering that the biggest moments of the match—anticipation, celebration, and heartbreak—look surprisingly familiar no matter where you are.