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World Cup visitors are facing food and beverage sticker shock at stadiums: ‘Robbery'
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Tim Reynolds | The Associated Press , as published by NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The cost of attending the event is already significant, with expensive tickets, flights, and hotel rooms.
Visitors to the World Cup are experiencing high prices for food and beverages at stadiums. The cost of attending the event is already significant, with expensive tickets, flights, and hotel rooms. The prices of concessions, including beer, are adding to the expense.
Some unique and pricey food and drink options are available at the venues. For more information on the high costs of food and beverages at the World Cup, readers can refer to the full report from NBC Bay Area, which provides further details on the expensive offerings, including a notable example of a $75 caviar-topped tray.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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