I know, I know.  We’re well into Group play and I am just now acknowledging World Cup 2010.  It just goes to show you how hard we’re working over here.  I have to admit, it is near impossible to keep up with all the games and groups, much less find the time to watch an entire game.  This is basically a month of soccer.  32 countries.  8 groups.  64 total games.  And games air at the strangest times, thanks to the time difference – like this morning’s critical U.S./Slovenia Group C match-up (I don’t know if sangria qualifies as a part of a well-rounded breakfast on its own…but that’s why you add the fruit!).  While we encourage soccer fans to enjoy Senor Sangria responsibly, we understand that some scenarios are simply too unnerving (see Spain, Group H) to stop at one glass.

Think about this, in 2006 it is estimated that over 700 million people watched the World Cup final match.  That is an insane number.  700 million.  The population of the U.S. is what…308 million?  What am I getting at?  The FIFA World Cup is the most widely viewed sporting event in the world.  Now, I know we Americans are known for our Super Bowl parties, but I have seen some World Cup gatherings that would make the most die-hard pigskin fan blush.  700 million viewers opens the potential for quite a few parties…

…now, we admit that we do not know how many of those 700 million global viewers are in the state of New Jersey in reach of Senor Sangria.  But, we’d like to find out!  Write to us and tell us your World Cup story.  Don’t have a tradition?  Invite some folks over!  Soak some fruit, fill the ice tray, and enjoy!  Cheers!