th Copa America has brought together the best North and South American nations to the United States. Sad that Arsenal’s season is over? Bored with all the transfer talk? Well, FIFA has got you covered this summer with two major international football tournaments. Yes! The prestigious European Championships have kicked off in France, and the 100Copa America has brought together the best North and South American nations to the United States. Be prepared to take in all the goals, crunching slide tackles, opposing styles of a plan, and of course, the patriotic fan bases singing throughout each match! While the Copa America isn’t an ideal time to watch in India, the Euros are perfectly set up for a nightly viewing party. Break out your scarves for the best football Europe has to offer!



Follow Discern’s tips for hosting the ultimate viewing party (and how to arrange your home for it)! #Tip 1: Thoughtfully Arrange Your Space

It’s game time! This means that you will have to get creative to maximise your space (however large or small) to accommodate as many people as possible (and let them stretch their feet for potential doubleheader match viewing). We know you will want ample room to hug it out and celebrate stoppage time goals! The living room, den, dining room, or study, can be made into your “dignitary box section” at midfield, so plan accordingly! Make sure all of your seating provides a clear line of sight to your TV or projector screen. Create plenty of available table space where you can place snacks and drinks, without them getting knocked over.



#Tip 2: Break Out Of The Comfortable Chairs

Don’t worry about your furniture being perfectly matched, for once. If you need to create more seating, bring in floor cushions, bean bags, or whatever else you have in the house that will make guests comfortable. Trust us – as long as your guests have the TV with Sony Six and ESPN (don’t stream!) in front of them and continuously replenished snacks next to them, there will be no complaining!



#Tip 3: Decorate Your Space

Be patriotic. Get creative. In order to really get into the mood for the game, have a host of accessories ready for your guests. Country flags and scarves, face paint, posters of your favourite players (Ronaldo, Zlatan, Ozil, Bale), or, if you want to take it a notch higher, full kits of your favourite teams and players, will all be well-appreciated by your guests. You can even decorate your food with the national colours, if you want to go all out.



#Tip 4: Go All Out On The Snacks

Forget about the calories and create a feast for your guests to munch on while (nervously) watching the match. Get the essentials: Chips, dips, soft drinks, beer, pizza, and cold cuts. Or you could even theme the menu for the host nation – France – with breads, cheeses, wine, and more. Remember – keep your friends and family well-fed, hydrated, and comfortably seated, and you will have yourself a winning evening. Allez Les Blues!



#Tip 5: Have A Non-Football Space

Be nice to the non-footy fans in the house, and create a neutral zone where people can sit and talk, away from the cheering. The extra space may come in handy just in case your team isn’t performing well, and you want to get away to vent or take a sad nap!

