‘Gutfeld!’: World Cup tourists discover American culture and fall in love
Pak Gazette host Greg Gutfeld and the show ‘Gutfeld!’ The panel explores why World Cup fans from Europe and Asia are discovering and appreciating American culture, particularly its comfort food classics and chain restaurants. They highlight tourists’ surprise at the large portion sizes and variety at places like Waffle House and Buc-ee’s. Panelists debate whether this appreciation is genuine or a subtle criticism of American food, emphasizing the unique appeal of American casual restaurants.
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Many foreigners visit the United States for the first time to see their team play in the World Cup and most are falling in love with the United States.
However, no one may be falling more in love with the Stars and Stripes than Freddy, who has been live-tweeting his fairytale experience in the United States since he landed.
So who is he?
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Germany’s players celebrate after their match in Houston, Texas, on June 14, 2026. (Maria Lysaker/Imagn Images)
Freddy, whose account X profile photo is Cristiano Ronaldo and who has a German flag next to his name, flew in from Germany. He stopped in Dublin, Ireland, before immersing himself fully in American culture with his two friends.
In all the photos he has posted of himself he has covered his face, giving people a front-row seat to his first experience with the United States.
He landed in New York and then flew to Atlanta, where his journey began. Each of his publications is accompanied by an image.
Freddy said the World Cup atmosphere was palpable, even though the first game in Atlanta was nine days away at press time. While sightseeing, he was struck by how “green” Atlanta looked and said he felt like he was in a forest.
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Germany fans watch from the stands in Houston, Texas, on June 14, 2026. (Troy Taormina/Imagn Images)
He then documented his first experience with American cuisine: Taco Bell. He called the fast food chain “the holy land.”
After visiting some “Stranger Things” filming locations, the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park and a trip to the top of Stone Mountain, Freddy let his growing fan base know he was headed to North Georgia.
On the trip, he posted about his immense excitement stopping at a Walmart, his amazement at the houses when he was “passing through a town called Gainesville,” and then his first late-night experience at Waffle House.
“Just had our first experience at Waffle House at 1am. Great food, great prices and friendly staff 10/10, we will be back,” Freddy posted.
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Germany fans watch from the stands in Houston, Texas, on June 14, 2026. (Maria Lysaker/Imagn Images)
After a transformative experience at Waffle House, Freddy shared his alpine coaster experience in Helen and his tubing experience down the Chattahoochee River. Unfortunately he didn’t get a locker and his shoes were soaked.
After this time outdoors, Freddy enjoyed another American staple: Wendy’s.
He posted a photo of his order and then expressed his confusion about the modern soda fountain.
After his second trip to a fast food establishment, he returned to Georgia to discover more of its beauty. He posted a video atop Brasstown Bald, the highest peak in Georgia. Unfortunately for Freddy, it rained and, because his shoes were soaked from the tube, he was stuck in socks and flip flops in the middle of a storm on the top of the mountain.
Freddy then left Georgia and spent time in Tennessee. He went to a Chili’s in Chattanooga to spend the night and watched the NBA Finals. He saw the Spanish team’s hotel, but the team was out of town.
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After Tennessee, Freddy embarked on a trip to Houston for the Germany game. He let the world know he came to Alabama by posting a photo of a replica of the World Cup trophy on the road across the state line.
On the way to Auburn Stadium for the friendly between Iceland and Argentina, he praised a good Samaritan.
“I love Americans. We were about to walk an hour to the stadium in the rain to save on an Uber, and the receptionist at the hotel we were parked in front of decided to take us there,” Freddy posted with a prayer emoji.
He called Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn the “craziest stadium I’ve ever been to.”
“This is the most ‘The European mind cannot comprehend this’ moment of my life.” One of my friends said, ‘Hit me five times tomorrow and I’ll still think this isn’t real.'”
Freddy was stunned when “Swag Surfin'” blasted through the speakers.
The German was even more surprised by the discovery of Buc-ee’s and its large size, and he loved the dinner he and his friends prepared there at 1 in the morning.
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After driving all night in Alabama, Freddy entered Florida, the fourth state of the trip. The heat hit the German like a ton of bricks: “It’s so hot we have to go to the beach immediately!!!” Posted in capital letters.
In Florida, he discovered a restaurant that shared his name, “Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers.”
On the trip, Freddy revealed that he discovered country music star Ella Langley on the radio. He called Langley the “soundtrack of our journey.”
Freddy then hit the beach and spent the night in Fairhope, Alabama, where he marveled at the beauty of the place.
The football fan then discovered another American specialty, Bass Pro Shops.
“We found another surreal place on our way. I know some people will say I’m too positive about everything I see, but this place was crazy. They had a shooting range in the store.”
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“They were selling rifles there.”
He then attended the opening game of the World Cup at Buffalo Wild Wings.
During his trip through Louisiana, Freddy discovered how viral he had become when the radio station he was listening to referenced his posts and played them a Langley song.
They didn’t stop frequently in Louisiana, but they did make it to New Orleans, where they once again enjoyed Waffle House.
In New Orleans, they were given a tour of the New Orleans Pelicans and New Orleans Saints facilities, and posted a photo with Tyler Shough.
“This is not what we expected to happen when we boarded the plane to the United States last week.”
An alligator was discovered in the swamps of Louisiana. However, the big news came a day later: they will meet Langley herself at a concert next Thursday.
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Still in Louisiana, they had a first-hand experience of Bourbon Street. Their tours didn’t end with the Saints and Pelicans, as they also got to see the LSU facilities and Tiger Stadium.
Freddy’s life-changing crash course in America continued with a stop at Raising Cane’s. He posted a photo of a “Welcome to Louisiana” sign, with a welcome note addressed to him.
They finally made it to Texas, where they appropriately played Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” on their way to the Lone Star State.
However, the surprises for Freddy and his friends were not over yet. Houston Texans legend JJ Watt got them a hotel room and left many gifts for the German.
After staying in luxury, courtesy of Watt, they were able to watch Germany play and win. Germany dominated Curacao 7-1 and Freddy was impressed with another American stadium.
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The impromptu tours didn’t end on college campuses and professional sports franchises. They met with the Houston Police Department and ate “typical Texas barbecue” together.
In Houston, Freddy and his friends discovered a new sport when they attended their first baseball game on Monday night between the Houston Astros and the Detroit Tigers. The fairy tale of the trip continued when they met the mayor of Houston at the game, who gave them a note.
Freddy’s journey is not over, but the love he has received here in the United States is just beginning.
