England fan quits his job to support team at World Cup in US
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 7:24 AM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Ben King, a 27-year-old England fan, has left his chef position to extend his stay in the United States for the World Cup. He is set to support the Three Lions during their opening match against Croatia, having arranged a new job that allows him to remain in Texas longer. King's friend, Joe Parrott, noted the exorbitant ticket prices for matches, which have deterred them from attending certain games. They shared their experiences in Dallas Fort Worth while anticipating England's campaign.
- •Ben King quits job for extended stay in Texas for World Cup.
- •England faces Croatia in their opening match on Wednesday.
- •Friends discuss high costs of match tickets in the US.
- •Joe Parrott shares frustrations over ticket prices.
- 7:24 AMYahoo Sports — England fan quits job to support team at World Cup in US: ‘It’s got to be done’
"An England fan has quit his chef job to extend his stay in the United States to support the Three Lions at the World Cup. Ben King, 27, said “it’s got to be done” as he and friends talked up England’s chances.
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