World Cup concession prices ignite debate among fans
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 3:47 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
World Cup venues are offering a wide range of food and drink options, with prices sparking reactions from international fans. In Miami, fans are paying $75 for caviar-topped tater tots and $40 for a large empanada. Beer prices are particularly criticized, with some exceeding $20. In contrast, beer prices in Mexico City can equate to a day's wages, alarming local attendees. Concession offerings vary greatly across cities, showcasing local flavors but also driving up costs. FIFA has specific guidelines for vendors, yet local markets influence pricing.
- •Miami features $75 caviar-topped tater tots and $20 beers.
- •Beer prices in Mexico City reach up to $18, equal to a day's pay.
- •Food prices vary widely across venues, reflecting local specialties.
- •Some fans express sticker shock at U.S. concession prices.
- 3:47 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup concessions: $75 caviar-topped tots in Miami, a day's pay worth of beer in Mexico City
"World Cup tickets are expensive. Flights to North America are expensive. There are some fun — and yes, sometimes pricey — food and drink offerings at the venues playing host to the World Cup. Prices, in many cases, aren't all that different from what U.S. fans would experience on NFL Sundays or college football Saturdays. But some international fans aren't used to such pricing and are calling foul, especially over beer prices that can top $20.
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