The Grapeshisha Guide to the World Cup

Ahead of the World Cup, this year, we provide you with all you need to know:



The Offside Rule - with an analogy to shopping.

An interactive guide to all the games - just so you know.

The winners will be from this list: Spain 4/1, Brazil 9/2, Argentina 13/2, England 8/1, Holland 9/1, Germany 14/1, Italy 16/1, France 20/1, Portugal 25/1. As you can't bet in the UAE, this list represents current odds on how people are betting, skewed towards the English.

If you are out and about in the desert heat, follow the World Cup on Twitter

Debate which are the best World Cup goals of all time

Find out Why England Lose

And what the best strategies are through A History of Football Tactics

Reminisce about the Zidane incident at the last World Cup Final and continue to speculate at what caused it

If you are in Dubai, decide where to watch the World Cup with Dubai Moves great list. If you are in Abu Dhabi, check out Time Out's list.

Most people think Spain will win. So do we. In 2014, Brazil will win the World Cup on their home soil. Can't wait.

Enjoy, whether you are watching at shisha bar, a pub, or as a couch potato. And remember, the Dubai World Cup is something different.