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$75 caviar-topped tots. A day's pay worth of beer. Here's the World Cup menu — and prices
By Tim Reynolds, Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 22, 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 of tater...
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 Pearland
For Pearland residents traveling to World Cup venues, the pricey concessions may come as a shock, but they also reflect the premium experience that major sporting events in the US often offer. The $75 caviar-topped tater tots and $40 empanadas may be outliers, but they cater to a crowd willing to pay for unique experiences. Locals familiar with Houston's vibrant food scene may find some of these offerings intriguing, even if the prices are steep. The controversy over beer prices, however, may resonate with Pearland's own community of international soccer fans, who may be used to more affordable options at local pubs and sports bars. As the World Cup continues, it will be interesting to see how attendees from the Pearland area balance their enthusiasm for the sport with the high costs of concessions, and whether the experience is worth the expense.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
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 of tater...
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