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The 2026 FIFA World Cup introduces fans around the world to the sights and sounds that the United States, Canada and Mexico have to offer. As 48 fans prepare to watch their countries compete for a World Cup trophy, the benefit of many soccer matches is immersing themselves in the culture of the host countries.
For German fans and influencers Freddy and Fiago, their discoveries in places like Georgia, Tennessee, and Chicago, Illinois, have taken social media by storm with reactions to the places they’ve stopped along the way. As England prepares for its opening match on June 17, English fans are making their discoveries in Florida and at a local store.
Freddy’s findings
Germany meets one of the best breakfast places in the south
It’s a chain of breakfast places, known for their impeccable Southern charm and waffles, where she meets a German named Freddy, who ventures down south ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and stumbles upon some of the U.S. shows that don’t reside in Europe.
One of the best parts of Freddy’s trip to Waffle House in Georgia is that it wasn’t even during traditional breakfast hours, as he sat down at 1 a.m. and opted for hash browns instead of waffles.
Stop at the fast food restaurant “Tierra Santa”
One of America’s top fast food chains just welcomed a fan from Europe: Freddy made a stop at Taco Bell while visiting Atlanta. Her post
Based on Freddy’s title, which denotes a lot of praise for a short and sweet title, it tells us everything we need to know about his experience at Taco Bell.
Add another fast food chain to the list
As if Freddy’s fast food adventures only stopped at Taco Bell and Waffle House, he also visited Wendy’s. Freddy and his friends ordered several items from the menu, including burgers, crispy chicken sandwiches, and even cheese fries.
Plus, he came across his first soda machine featuring several options, from strawberry Sprite to vanilla Coca-Cola. Freddy turned to X to share his conflict over which Sprite flavor to share with his food.
Freddy’s last stop before Houston: where should he stop?
He’s been to Waffle House, Walmart, Taco Bell, and Wendy’s, but with a few more stops before officially arriving in Houston, Freddy asked the Internet where he should stop. These were some of their most suggested places:
1. Buccee Gas Station:
Buccee’s, the gas station that features up to 120 gas pumps and iconic food selections, is a common stop for travelers looking for a stop when driving the southern highways. The gas station features unique foods such as homemade candy, Texas-themed merchandise and even its own mascot.
2. Tiger Stadium, LSU
While Freddy will visit Jordan-Hare Stadium to watch the friendly between Argentina and Algeria in Auburn, Tiger Stadium reigns as one of the most iconic stadiums in college football for its size and atmosphere.
3. Bourbon Street, New Orleans
Known as one of the best tourist spots in all of Louisiana, let alone the South, Bourbon Street offers incredible and famous dining options, such as beignets at Café Du Monde, beaded necklaces thrown from the Balcony, and its jazz scene throughout the streets.
Freddy’s takes on Tennessee
Freddy arrived in Tennessee on Monday and visited a nearby lake before settling into Chattanooga for the night. He watched Game 3 of the NBA Finals from a local Chili’s and visited the Spanish National Team hotel, even though the team was away for a friendly against Peru in Puebla, Mexico.
Freddy’s memorable trip to Auburn
On the penultimate day before the start of the World Cup, Freddy ended up watching Argentina’s victory over Iceland in Tuesday’s friendly at Auburn’s Jordan-Hare Stadium. While Freddy saw Lionel Messi score a goal, he was more mesmerized by the SEC experience.
USMNT star helps Freddy
While Freddy was looking for advice on where to go during his trip across the United States, US Men’s National Team center back Chris Richards gave him a recommendation. Richards suggested that Freddy stop by Milo’s Original Burger Shop, a chain based in Alabama.
Fiago in Chicago
Finn Agostinelli, also known as Fiago, a soccer influencer from Germany, can’t get enough of Chicago, Illinois. Agostinelli began posting content in the United States on Friday, June 5, 2026, and for four days, he enjoyed American culture, food, sports venues, landmarks, and more.
Fiago’s food and friends
He compared American hot dogs to German sausages, not seeming very impressed. However, when he visited the famous Chicago restaurant, Portillo’s, the sweets left him speechless. Since then he has eaten at Portillo’s two more times.
Fiago also attended Team USA’s final warm-up friendly against Germany at Chicago’s Soldier Field on Saturday.
As for landmarks, Fiago visited the Chicago River, Cloud Gate, also known as “The Bean,” in Millennium Park, and the Rainforest Café, which closed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“I respect how proud Americans are of their country,” Fiago wrote in a post on X, imagining a large American flag at a Macy’s shopping center in Chicago.
“They do everything right here,” he wrote in another post.
England fans find space and refreshments
In addition to Freddy and Fiago from Germany, some English fans also toured the United States. English fan Paul Gregory shared his experience at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The center offers monuments such as the space shuttle program and the Apollo moon landings.
A classic purchase for any long road trip or even a long day, an X user named “John” tried his first ‘Big Gulp’ soda from 7-Eleven. John described it as one of his favorite finds in America so far.
