Journalist shocked by food prices at World Cup match in New Jersey
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 10:41 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Eddy Dove of ESPN Africa expressed disbelief over expensive food prices at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey prior to the World Cup match between Brazil and Morocco. Dove detailed a food bill exceeding $50, which included items like a croissant and Chicken Francese. His colleague, Osasu Obayiuwana, shared the incident via video, highlighting the high costs. This comes amid reports of record ticket prices for the tournament, with FIFA increasing the average price by 35 percent for many matches. FIFA defended the pricing by citing the demand in the North American market.
- •Food bill for Dove totaled over $50 at MetLife Stadium.
- •Dove's food included tabouli salad and Chicken Francese.
- •Ticket prices for the World Cup have also significantly increased.
- •FIFA attributes price hikes to North American market conditions.
- •The Brazil vs. Morocco match is part of the ongoing World Cup.
- 10:41 PMYahoo Sports — Journalist Recoils at Outlandish World Cup Food Prices: ‘Better Be The Best Croissant I’ve Eaten In My Life!”
"Eddy Dove of ESPN Africa balked Saturday when buying several food items at the New York New Jersey MetLife Stadium before a World Cup match.
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