England kick off their World Cup campaign against Croatia on Wednesday at the Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Thomas Tuchel’s side arrive with high expectations, and the Group F opener immediately pits them against a familiar opponent. Croatia have caused England problems in the past, so the football focus is already intense.
But supporters heading to AT&T Stadium are also bracing for a different kind of shock. The cost of beer, water and food is already shaping up to be one of the first big off-pitch stories of England’s tournament.
England fans face steep beer and food prices in Dallas
According to the Mirror, a standard 16oz draft beer at the stadium will set fans back $18.50, which is about £13.84.
On the other hand, an American beer is listed at $15.95, or £11.93, while non-alcoholic beer costs $16.95, or £12.68.
Even water is not cheap, priced at $8.25, around £6.20, though fans are allowed to bring one sealed soft plastic bottle into World Cup games in the USA and Canada.
Food prices are not much better either. Chicken nuggets, for instance, are $23, which is around £17.15.
Boston prices sting Scotland fans but Atlanta offers relief
England fans are not the only ones feeling the pinch. Scotland supporters in Boston faced 16oz American beer at $16, craft or imported beer close to $20, and water around $7.
Atlanta, though, has been a different story. Mercedes-Benz Stadium listed chips at $3.50, fries at $3, cheeseburgers at $5, 20oz American draft beer at $9, and craft or import draft beer at $11.
That venue will host eight World Cup matches, including a semi-final. England fans will hope their team gives them a reason to be there in the coming weeks.
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