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If you've decided to host a World Cup party, whether for one of the group games, the next round, semi finals or the final itself, then maybe you've got everything planned and organised in advance. Alternatively you might have said that you'll host a party, but not sure where to start.

Here's what you'll need

1. You'll need to make your home a party venue, by rearranging your furniture, moving your TV, and making sure that there's nothing that could get damaged in the room. You'll also want to make sure that your guests are their best behaviour and don't use inappropriate language in front of your children.

2. Having a large TV will make your World Cup party more successful as your guests will be able to see the screen. Even if you don't have a huge TV, you'll want to make sure that everyone in the room can watch in comfort.

3. If you've not got enough space on your sofa, then you'll need to bring your dining chairs into your front room, or ask your guests to bring cushions, so that everyone's got somewhere to sit.

4. It's essential that you have plenty of food, as watching football is hungry work. Whether you have a formal meal, lots of snacks, or ask your guests to contribute food for a buffet, you'll still need to make sure that you don't miss a minute of the action.

5. By having a wide selection of drinks, you might be encouraging your guests to drink too much. Why not ask your guests to bring their own, so that there is no chance of you running out, and that each guest has their favourite drink during the match. You might want to move the fridge into the front room, so that you can have cold drinks without having to go into the kitchen to get them.

6. If you're lucky, then you'll have someone to bring food and drinks so you don't miss any of the action. More likely, you'll have to do it. As well as bringing food, and taking empty plates into the kitchen, you'll have to attend to everyone's needs, making drinks, and ensuring that everyone's got enough food.

7. You'll want to have plenty of friends at your World Cup party, so that you can share the highs and lows of the match with those closest to you.

8. Perhaps you'll have something extra special planned if your team win. Maybe you'll get a special celebration cake, or bottle of champagne.

9. If your friends really are your friends, then they'll be willing to help you clean up afterwards. You'll really appreciate the extra pairs of hands as you move furniture around, sort out the recycling and the rubbish and do the washing up.

10. Whilst you'll want to make sure that everyone enjoys themselves, you'll need to bear in mind that your World Cup party could be very costly indeed. You might want to buy a new TV, as well as make sure that you've got enough food and drink. You might need to organise childcare, or change your shifts around at work. You might need to take a couple of days off to prepare it, and to clean up afterwards.

Now you know what to do and what you need, you'll be able to organise the perfect World Cup party.