World Cup fans explore American cuisine during tournament in Philadelphia
The Washington Post • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 12:17 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup unfolds in the United States, attendees are sampling American fast food in Philadelphia. Fans from various countries, like Ecuador's Edwin Hernandez, are opting for cheaper dining options after spending significantly on match tickets and travel. While a cheesesteak at Pat's exceeds Hernandez's budget, others have found solace in well-known chains such as Shake Shack and Chick-fil-A. The influx of international fans has sparked online excitement about U.S. food culture, reflecting on both culinary experiences and the overall high costs associated with attending the tournament.
- •Edwin Hernandez from Ecuador explores Philadelphia's Pat's King of Steaks.
- •Fans are budgeting food expenses due to high ticket prices.
- •International attendees share experiences of American fast-food chains.
- •Culinary reviews highlight the popularity of cheap dining options.
- •The tournament has drawn global attention to U.S. food culture.
- 4:00 PMThe Washington Post — World Cup visitors marvel at American food, from cheesesteaks to cheese slices - The Washington Post
- 12:17 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup visitors marvel at American food, from cheesesteaks to cheese slices
"PHILADELPHIA - He’d already spent a grand on tickets, plus hundreds more on flights and lodging, so by the time Edwin Hernandez arrived from Ecuador for the World Cup, he was determined to minimize expenses. “I try not to eat much,” said Hernandez, a 26-year-old software developer from Quito. “Keep this as cheap as possible.”Subscribe to The Post Most newsletter for the most important and interesting stories from The Washington Post. That usually meant McDonald’s or Subway. But hours before Sund
"After going broke on tickets, there’s only one way for these fans to save a buck: cheap (and greasy) eats.
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After going broke on tickets, there’s only one way for these fans to save a buck: cheap (and greasy) eats.
- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 12:17 PMWorld Cup visitors marvel at American food, from cheesesteaks to cheese slices
PHILADELPHIA - He’d already spent a grand on tickets, plus hundreds more on flights and lodging, so by the time Edwin Hernandez arrived from Ecuador for the World Cup, he was determined to minimize expenses. “I try not to eat much,” said Hernandez, a 26-year-old software developer from Quito. “Keep this as cheap as possible.”Subscribe to The Post Most newsletter for the most important and interesting stories from The Washington Post. That usually meant McDonald’s or Subway. But hours before Sund
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