As the 2026 FIFA World Cup brings international visitors to the United States, many are discovering the country’s culture and comfort food for the first time. With matches scheduled across the country, including in cities like Atlanta, Boston, and Los Angeles, tourists are getting a taste of American hospitality.

American Comfort Food

One visitor from Germany, @FreddyLA7, has been documenting his experience on social media, raving about the food and friendly staff at Waffle House and other restaurants. He also visited the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park and enjoyed the scenery in Georgia.

Another visitor, @japan_nobunaga, tried biscuits and gravy for the first time and was surprised by how much he enjoyed it. He also documented his experience with brain freeze after drinking a gas-station slushy too quickly.

Small-Town Hospitality

X user @realmikolson observed that many international tourists are being dropped off in the middle of small towns, where they are experiencing overwhelming American kindness. He noted that locals are going out of their way to help visitors, with some even driving them to games or giving them free food.

This hospitality is a direct result of people living by American values and principles, according to @realmikolson. As the World Cup continues, it will be interesting to see how these international visitors experience American culture and how it shapes their perceptions of the country.

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