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Game day food 2026 - Football snacks from around the world

What better way to enjoy the upcoming football matches between the competing nations, than with delicious and easy seafood snack favourites?

Game day food 2026 - Football snacks from around the world

Kick off! Get ready for match day

Serve up easy-to-make and easy-to-eat football snacks in time for the match, all from the competing football nations. Whether you’re hosting or just enjoying the match yourself, these seafood snacks will cure your cravings.

This is how you serve game day snacks

Now you have the recipes, but what should you choose? Which dish or snack to decide on might differ depending on the setting of the game day. If you’re hosting rather than enjoying the game by yourself, here’s our best tips for serving seafood snacks for a football match.

  • Easy, hand-held food lets people move around easily and serve themselves ​
  • Prepare dishes or snacks ahead of time if you can​
  • Snacks that can be served cold requires less prepping​
  • Diversify with simple dips or side dishes, instead of too many “main courses”

How about some smoked salmon sharing platter? Or try some Japanese-inspired skewers that are perfect for game day. And if you're wanting something even more filling, try football snacking the British way with UK national staple, Fish & Chips, or an easy and delicious fish finger sandwich with Norwegian haddock.

Fuel like a champion

No one knows better than Norwegian football star Erling Haaland that you need the right fuel to excel on the field. Seafood on the dinner plate or as an easy snack is healthy and nutritious food that offers several health benefits. When you’re craving something delicious and equally healthy to enjoy during the game, seafood can deliver both.​

Eat your vitamins​

Variety is key, and seafood offers both versatility in meals, as well as an array of important vitamins and minerals. Fatty fish, like salmon and mackerel, are full of Omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D. Salmon is rich in vitamin A, also known as retinol. Cod contains a lot of iodine, which is often difficult to get from other foods. ​Saithe is rich in protein, compared to many other types of fish.​ The most important thing for a healthy diet is all about variety and balance, in addition to taste. After all, it's easier to find a healthy diet with food you love.​

Erling Haaland eating salmon