By: Jess Lander, YawkeyTalkies Editor

The 2010 FIFA World Cup kicks off tomorrow! If you’re not lucky enough to be going to watch it in South Africa (like me ) don’t worry because there are tons of great events and bars around Boston where you can watch the games. Also, this year the US actually stands a chance of doing well, so make sure you don’t miss this.

While any Irish Pub, Brazilian Cafe, North End Bar, or Sports Bar in general will likely be showing at least some games, here are some Boston favorites, ALL OVER BOSTON, that are sure to offer a positive World Cup viewing experience. Also, most of these are opening up at the crack of dawn for the early games.

House of Blues. Lansdowne, by Fenway. The House of Blues is having a World Cup Kick Off event on June 12. Sponsored by World Cup Boston, you can meet the New England Revolution players, probably some Boston Breakers players, and win free stuff. Opens at 10 am and goes all day for all the games (but the important one is US vs England). Apparently 2,000 people will be there.

Game On. Brookline Ave near Fenway. Opening at 7 am with 300 TVs. They have a lot of space and will show every game!

Phoenix Landing and The Field. Both in Central Square. Pheonix Landing is opening early for games. It’s an Irish Pub that shows games year round so it’s sure to attract tons of fans, especially England supporters.

Cafe Belo. Somerville. A Braziliian venue, but you can also be sure that ANY Brazilian bar will be showing games.

Cafe Dello Sport. North End. Sure to be jam packed with Italians hoping to defend their Championship (which is highly unlikely).

Lir. On Boylston St near Heines. Another Irish Pub that plays games year round and is sure to attract tons of avid soccer fans.

Penguin Pizza and The Mission. Both in Brigham Circle, and opening at 7 a.m. for games.

The Banshee. Dorchester. Showing all games, definitely one of the biggest spots.

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