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World Cup visitors are facing food and beverage sticker shock at stadiums: ‘Robbery'
By Tim Reynolds | The Associated Press at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)
· June 23, 2026
· 5 min read
World Cup tickets are expensive. Flights to North America are expensive. Hotel rooms in many places are expensive.
Then there’s the price of beer.
There are some fun — and yes, sometimes pricey — food and drink offerings at the venues playing host to the World Cup. A $75 caviar-topped tray ...
Key takeaway A $75 caviar-topped tray of tater tots and a $40 empanada weighing in at 5 pounds (2.
Why this matters in The Trophy Club
For Trophy Club residents traveling to World Cup venues, the sticker shock of food and beverage prices may come as a surprise, but it's a reality they should be prepared for. The prices of items like a $75 caviar-topped tray of tater tots or a $20 beer are likely to be a far cry from what they're used to paying at local events in Denton County. However, it's worth noting that these prices aren't entirely out of line with what fans might experience at major sporting events in the US, such as NFL games. As the World Cup continues to draw in international fans, it will be interesting to see how attendees from different countries react to these prices and whether they will affect their overall experience. For local fans planning to attend World Cup events, it may be wise to budget accordingly and research affordable options in advance.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? World Cup tickets are expensive. Flights to North America are expensive. Hotel rooms in many places are expensive.
Then there’s the price of beer.
There are some fun — and yes, sometimes pricey — food and drink offerings at the venues playing host to the World Cup. A $75 caviar-topped tray ...
When was this published? This article was first published on June 23, 2026 by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) and curated for The Trophy Club readers.
Who reported this story? This story was reported by Tim Reynolds | The Associated Press at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS). To learn more about how The Trophy Club selects and reviews stories, see our editorial standards .
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