On June 29 (CEST), a journalist from the iPaper wrote an article strongly criticizing the food quality at FIFA World Cup stadiums.

The journalist described the hot dog as barely edible. The sausage had only a thin layer of color on the surface, and biting into it released hot liquid that was disgusting. The bread, already quite dry, became soggy within seconds.

Dry hot dogs are common at British stadiums, typically featuring a slightly soft sausage in a thin baguette. However, this purchase was a "junior" version—essentially a smaller cousin of the standard offering. The entire hot dog wasn't even twice the length of the small ketchup packet provided with it, requiring only three bites to finish.

Despite some mental preparation, the journalist still tipped as usual, but the price was outrageous: $15.56, or £11.78, amounting to £3.93 per bite. The mustard packet was complimentary, suggesting the World Cup organizers really wanted to "compensate" fans.

While exorbitant prices aren't new at this event, they're most evident in stadium food. Though ticket prices are debatable, the FIFA World Cup operates as a closed market offering premium sporting experiences. Spending £12 on a small, tasteless hot dog hardly seems acceptable.

People generally hold negative views about American food, and it's a common joke in Britain. Yes, fast food is everywhere and often served lukewarm and bland. Yes, everything here is essentially fried in pale brown, served in excessive portions, and designed to be addictive. But contrary to what TV advertisements and billboards suggest, this represents only a small part of American food culture—a fact that surprises many visiting fans traveling nationwide. On Thursday night in Warrensburg, Missouri, one Dutch fan was visibly more excited about the slow-cooked meat he ate than about his team's 3-1 victory over Tunisia that day.

In major cities hosting matches, America's vast immigrant communities offer cuisines imaginable. Mexican, Chinese, Italian, Vietnamese, and Japanese food are most common. These communities have also created a food truck culture that has grown significantly in number, value, and quality over the past decade.

Even in the smallest towns across southern states, the average quality of Mexican food is quite excellent. Travel further north and you'll discover that barbecue in any county seat surpasses anything the author has eaten in Britain.

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