WCup Food Fans Soccer
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People wearing World Cup shirts taste sandwiches at Pauli's sandwich shop in the North End of Boston, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
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International soccer fans came to cheer the competing World Cup teams. But they’re also delighting fast-food chains and local restaurants in the tournament's host cities with their rave reviews of North American cuisine. Overseas fans are making a point to try regional specialties like Canadian poutine, lobster rolls and Texas barbecue. They're also seeking out chains they can't find overseas, like Waffle House and Chick-fil-A. Ranch dressing is another hit, prompting the Transportation Safety Administration to remind travelers that bottles need to go in checked bags. A London resident said of the large portions of American food he's tried in Dallas, Boston, New York and Atlanta: “It’s greasy, it’s disgusting, but it’s absolutely glorious.”
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