With the World Cup’s commencement, 32 Nations go to figurative war on the soccer field. None of these country’s players or fans will agree about the sport till the tournament comes to an end.

But the one thing we all have in common? The need to free up the weed. The most popular drug in the world is consumed by citizens from all 32 of these countries at varying degrees. Insight into each country’s politics, lifestyle, and overall vibe can be seen through the lens of its cannabis culture.

The below list provides insight into every World Cup qualifying nation’s marijuana policy and cannabis culture:

ASIAN FOOTBALL CONFEDERATION: In some parts of Pan-Asia (like Thailand), cannabis can result in a lengthy jail sentence and a Locked Up Abroad-like horror story. But oddly enough, a few countries have some of the more progressive cannabis policies in the world.

Australia: Australia has a massive and relatively open pot culture, with an estimated 66% of citizens 22 or older having consuming green every year. From its annual Nimbin Festival (pictured) to its HEMP Embassy (really), signs of marijuana progression (and the plant itself) are hard to miss in Australia. With their own Cannabis Cup, titled “MardiGrass”, efforts to take Australia medical and legal have picked up in the last couple of years. While marijuana is still technically “illegal” in Australia, authorities generally turn a blind eye to consumption, and in many cities, the plant is decriminalized.

Iran: Getting stoned in public is legal–and not just by rocks. Believe it or not, but cannabis is “virtually legal” in the typically conservative, backwards nation. According to reports, the authorities ignore public consumption as long as you’re acting reasonably. Even if you do get nabbed and fined for weed, it amounts to a measly one dollar per gram fine. Iran’s price point–in the $2-$5 per gram range–is about as low as any in the world. Hash also represents a hot commodity in this ironic Middle Eastern marijuana hub, and can be easily found on the streets.

Japan: In Japan, trafficking this plant land you in jail for 10 years–and result in a cool 30 million yen fine. Needless to say, entering Japan with marijuana is a flat out kamikaze mission, as its one of the worst places on this planet to be carrying cannabis.

South Korea: While weed may totally legal in North Korea (really)–South Koreans got the short end of this thai stick as well. Like one of those horror stories you see on Locked Up Abroad, the South Korean DEA will lock you up if you’re caught smoking. Moreover, they can examine your urine or hair follicles at any time at their own discretion–and if they find THC, you will go to jail.

CONCACAF: Without Jamaica (or the medical marijuana Canada) in this year’s field, the CONCACAF qualifiers are less flush than usual. But it still sports the world’s undisputed heavyweight of the headiest flowers: America.

United States: No country has a more befuddling, bipolar relationship with weed than the land of the free and home of the brave. Marijuana remains federally illegal in the United States despite 22 medical marijuana states and two states with totally legal marijuana. Only in America can you legally buy a gram of weed in Colorado and then cross over to Utah to get jailed for that weed. A walking cannabis conundrum, our country also proudly boasts the best weed and of course, the biggest weed snobs in the world.

Mexico: Mexican schwag might not be technically legal, but it’s the least of the country’s authorities concern. Walk through any city and ask for the mota (at your own irks), and you will easily find it. Recently, the President of Mexico has even stated the nation is seriously looking into legalization because of what’s going on in America…

Costa Rica: Costa Rica is too busy admiring its nature to care about a little cannabis. The cozy island has extremely high usage rates, and while marijuana is technically illegal (but decriminalized), the police tolerate and essentially ignore the use.

Honduras: There’s even less to say about Honduras’ pot than its soccer team. Weed is flat out illegal and tough to come by, particularly for a Caribbean country.

CONFEDERATION AFRICAINE DE FOOTBALL: Morocco didn’t qualify for the World Cup, because the country is too busy producing the majority of Africa’s hashish and cannabis. Many of these nations receive their pot supply from Morocco, as do many European countries.

Algeria: Like Honduras, there’s little doing with Algeria both on the playing field and their marijuana fields. The land-bound (country is one of the lamest and dryest in all of Africa. As holds true for many African countries (and all of Europe), Algeria’s rare high comes in the form of hash from Morocco, Africa’s pot power.

Cameroon: In 2002, the Cameroon government allegedly issued an “official request” to produce and export medical marijuana. Unfortunately, it never really came to fruition. The arguable drug capital of Africa, Cameroon is flush with marijuana fields. The country frequently sends cannabis to West Africa and Europe.

Ghana: Don’t even think about Mary Jane in Ghana. Possession, importing and exporting, use, or cultivation of pot will get you at least 5-10 years in jail. This is all according to the country’s narcotic drugs control and regulation laws, which, like the United States, still count cannabis, cannabis resin, extracts, and tinctures among their schedule 1 narcotic drugs.

Ivory Coast: Soccer saved the Cote D’Ivoire from war. And marijuana could probably do the same to its economy. Unfortunately, there’s not much growing on in this country, where weed remains illegal and isn’t highly produced. What little cannabis grown here is known as dirt weed, and they import hash from Morocco.

Nigeria: The country’s governing anti-drug body, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, is infamous for its attempted eradication of the crop. Public burnings and farm raids are evidence the quest to eliminate pot is very real in this African country. Known as the hub of African narcotics trafficking, Nigeria takes a notoriously tough stance against the green.

CONMEBOL: Since legalizing cannabis, Uruguay has cast a shadow over all the competition in its home Continent and beyond. With that said, the loudest South American weed comes from Paraguay–which may explain why they didn’t make the Cup this year.

Brazil: The host nation “tolerates” marijuana, in large part because it’s all over. From the Rio nightclubs to the impoverished favelas, cannabis can be had with relative ease in Brazil. However–and we’ll go deeper on this later–you’re better off letting Brazilian pot come to you than searching for it. Additionally, natives have begun brewing and selling a “cannabis root” infused alcoholic beverage–made from the remains of ruined plants.

Uruguay: Uruguay’s legalization is no joke. Buoyed by the Economist’s Man of the Year, President Jose Mujica (the coolest President alive), Uruguay has gone fully legal. For just one American dollar, you can buy a gram of Uruguayan weed. Unfortunately, only Uruguayans can purchase this marijuana, as you have to be a citizen registered in their program to qualify for said cannabis. With legal sales to begin later this year, this typically quiet South American will soon have that loud. But not for tourists.

Argentina: Like you’ll soon see, Argentina–a decriminalized country–has begun considering its own legalization legislation since Uruguay went legal. While much of Argentina’s herb comes from Paraguay (South America’s weed hub), the country does hold two Cannabis Cups a year for local growers.

Chile: Like Argentina, Chile too looked at Uruguay and announced in late 2013 it would examining follow suit. But for now, marijuana is fully illegal–unless (under an odd provision), you’re smoking it in a private location. Which essentially means do it, but don’t let anyone see you do it.

Colombia: Known more for Pablo Escobar and its cocaine than cannabis, the drug flows freely–and generally gets ignored by authorities in Colombia. Likewise, the nation decriminalized the plant (along with Cocaine) in 2012.

Ecuador: A decriminalized nation if you have 10 grams of weed or less in Ecuador, you’re following the law. You’re also allowed to carry two joints for personal use at any time. Finding weed here proves quite easy, as all major Ecuador city’s are ripe with street dealers. With a diverse range of quality (they’ve got Skunk), prices range from the low end of $10 an ounce to $300 an ounce for premium cheeba.

UEFA: With the Dutch leading the charge, this entire group of nations has (mostly) progressive and amicable policies towards cannabis. With many decriminalized nations and a rising cannabis powerhouse in Spain, these countries are dark horses on the cusp of progression.

Netherlands: The forefather of cannabis and drug reform, Amsterdam has had Coffee Shops serving citizens and tourists since the 70s. Now, 105 of the decriminalized country’s 443 municipalities have at least one Coffee Shop. Still a pot mecca, Holland has attempted to crack down on its pot-shops to little avail. In 2011, the country passed regulation that effectively turned the famed coffee shops into private clubs, with membership available only to Dutch citizens. But despite said law, the coffee shops continue to flourish and see an influx of tourism all year round. Likewise, weed is still decriminalized for personal use, but the Harold and Kumar vacations for foreign travelers face constant opposition by some government officials. All told, the nation’s concern stems from its drug trafficking issues, as few countries in Europe see more drugs–marijuana and others–travel in-and-out of its borders.

Spain: While operating in an extreme grey area (decriminalized but generally ignored), Spain’s cannabis culture has recently begun to thrive and evolve. With an explosion of “Social Cannabis Clubs” in recent years, Barcelona has become the Amsterdam of the west. Aside from getting high–on weed or hash–at these clubs, consumers can watch sporting events (like the World Cup), play ping pong, or simply socialize. Likewise, smoking weed in Spain is decriminalized and brushed off. While Spain’s industry may still be underground, it’s got a certain flair that sets it apart. Additionally, Spannabis–Europe’s largest marijuana festival–happens twice a year, once in Barcelona, and once in Malaga, as the nation’s growers, activists, and tokers unite to sample strains and smoke up.

Belgium: Amsterdam’s neighbor, the Belgian typically prefer their beers to their buds–but possession of up to three grams and one growing plant is gently allowed. As you’d expect, it’s a heavily trafficked area between the Netherlands and the rest of Europe.

Bosnia and Herzegovina: The dryest European World Cup team, both figuratively and literally. you have as good a chance of finding weed in Bosnia and Herzegovina as the nation’s team does of winning a game this year. A Facebook group dedicated to legalizing the country has a meager 11 likes. However, the country represents a centrally located cannabis-trading outpost–it’s on the many weed-trade routes–but smoking the stuff remains illegal and can put you behind bars.

Croatia: Since 2013, this Eastern European country allows for small possession of marijuana, but jails people a mandatory of sentence of three years for growing and selling reefer. The country is expected to continue progressing, but for now, remains a tough place to do more than light a joint.

England: The UK’s Home Office (talk about Orwellian) technically states it’s illegal for UK residents to possess cannabis in any form. Pot was downgraded to the least dangerous rung of controlled drugs in 2004 before being bumped up a notch in 2009. It appears the nations of the kingdom have decided against harsh penalties, however, and repeat possession offenders are given a 28-day wrist-slap sentence. Recently, legalization movements have picked up steam, and NORML UK activists are known to meet up at local cafes to share the love.

France: It’s illegal to possess, cultivate, sell, or consume pot in France. But laws passed as recently as 2013 work toward legalizing medicine made from cannabis derivatives. The cannabis in France generally comes from Amsterdam while the Hash comes from Marseille by way of Morocco. The quality varies, and you can find some really high quality hashish in Southern France if you meet the right people.

Germany: Possession is illegal, but consumption is not. So, if you can get a German Joint you’d better light it, quickly. This is because smoking pot is considered self-harm which, in Deutschland, isn’t a crime. But the true stance is more apparent in Germany’s persecution of possession offenses, which usually results in dropped charges.

Greece: Your little Mediterranean beach paradise might be ruined if you try to roll a fatty on the rocky sea shores. Everything about pot is illegal in Greece, and possession of large amounts can lead to years in prison. It sounds like their government was preparing a law to decriminalize all drugs, back in 2011. But the country has clearly faced more pressing needs recently.

Italy: Perhaps Zidane was just upset Materazzi and the Azzurri are allowed to possess small amounts of the herb. While not totally decriminalized, the small misdemeanor charges for green fingers essentially renders the punishment moot.

Portugal: Like every drug in Portugal, cannabis is completely decriminalized, as the country took the “lets make our drug addicts healthy, not put them in jail” approach in 2001. With arguably the most sensible drug policy around, Portugal is a pothead’s paradise flush with beaches and clubs where the bud flows.

Russia: Believe it or not, but marijuana has its own cult following in Russia with its own language. Anasha is Russian for weed. It’s unclear exactly how and where this weed grows–we’d guess indoors by very bold individuals–but it certainly exists. Just make sure you’re wallet has money in it if you’re toking publicly in this country–their police take bribes, but will send you to jail without a “donation.” And in Russia, five grams or more means a potential jail sentence of three years to seven.

Switzerland: The Swiss have a neutral policy when it comes to smoking up. Any Swiss Sativa with more than 1% of THC in it qualifies as a drug–but the country decriminalized all possession under 10 grams in September, 2012 . Moreover, 50,000 Swiss individuals purportedly smoke weed regularly, as they don’t fear the generally weak fines issued by the police.

All told, more nations on this list are generally open to cannabis use and seem to be leaning towards progression. As riots, protests, and the inevitable on field fights breakout in Brazil over the next month, it’s worth noting: how many people from all of these countries could be helped if they all just legalized the stuff Internationally?