It all kicks off (update:) TODAY! The hosts take on Mexico in the opening fixture and England start their campaign on Saturday evening against the USA. If you're not interested, worry not. We'll be producing the Top Ten Things to do in Manchester each week throughout the tournament and you can rest assured that there are plenty of things to fill your time if the beautiful game is not your thing.
However...if you find yourself burning with national pride, have painted the front of your house as the St George's Cross or simply want to enjoy the carnival atmosphere that goes along with the biggest sporting occasion in the World, you don't have to worry either. What's more, you don't need to be in South Africa. Manchester is getting into the spirit of things and, as anyone here to witness the Commonwealth Games will testify, we know how to love our sporting events.
Manchester's Fan Park is at Catlefield Arena and is screening every single one of the 64 matches across the tournament and access is free but you will need tickets for the screenings of the England matches. These are available from www.quaytickets.com with a limit of 4 per household and a transaction fee of £1.50.
Of course, if you are in town and feel the need to celebrate, there are hundreds of bars, clubs and restaurants available. There's also a fair few hotels in the city centre where you could bed down for the night and wake up to a hearty breakfast.
We're looking for ideas for football fans to get into the spirit of things over the month of the tournament so don't hesitate to let us know if you have heard of any particularly good ideas. We'll add them below, in the order that they arrive with us:
Local football fan and DJ Terry Christian has teamed up with Phil Beckett with an all new club night in Chorlton called "Bop Local" which happily coincides with England's first match of the tournament. So, if you find yourself in South Manchester with an urge to celebrate, "The idea is simple: Start early, have lots of fun and a darn good time without spending a fortune on drinks and taxis in town. Then get home at a reasonable time for the babysitter! Or if you have no kids, in time for an impromptu kitchen party!" Update: The doors are now opening at 8pm and they will be showing the game on their big screen so why not go down early and catch the second half (It kicks off at 7.30pm).
Base Cafe Bar on Charles Street have a happy hour during every World Cup game, not just the England ones and will be showing them all in HD.
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