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The World Cup reminds us that the way to a visitor's heart ... is through their stomach

The World Cup reminds us that the way to a visitor's heart ... is through their stomach
NPR News Tuesday 16 June 2026, 15:59 UTC By Juliana Kim 1 min read
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The action inside the stadiums isn't the only thing capturing the attention of international visitors. Turns out, they're discovering the delights of Buc-ee's, Waffle House, Wawa and free soda refills.(Image credit: Brandon Bell)

The action inside the stadiums isn't the only thing capturing the attention of international visitors. Turns out, they're discovering the delights of Buc-ee's, Waffle House, Wawa and free soda refills.

(Image credit: Brandon Bell)

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