'Even the Coke is big' - Foreign World Cup fans take in American culture

[littlemissmartypants]

Kwasi Gyamfi Asiedu
Washington
One hour ago

Ayoub Baghdad has only just arrived in the US to follow his home team in the World Cup. But already he's been stunned by one big thing - and it's not at all related to football - the sheer size of basically everything in the States.

"Everything is big, even the Coke is big," Baghdad says, referring to the carbonated beverage. He has found the roads, trucks, and buildings to be much larger than anything he's used to seeing back home in Morocco.

About 75% of the 2026 Fifa World Cup matches are being played in the US with Mexico and Canada sharing the remainder. With that comes more international fans in the US keen to explore American culture, landscape and all the country's oddities.

It's made for viral videos on social media, with foreign football fans trying everything from Waffle House and finding a new obsession in ranch dressing to being blown away by giant supermarkets and large restaurant portions.
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https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgj731r38xo

[Baitball Blogger]

1. Yes, but go easy on the cheese.

When I see the amount of gooey cheese that gets served on everything from tacos to french fries, it surprises me that any of us makes it to fifty.

[Diamond_Dog]

2. Supermarkets are too big for me too. Lol

[Deuxcents]

3. We have no idea how good we have it..we have taken so much for granted