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European Soccer Fans Are Falling In Love With American Culture And It’s The Best Thing On The Internet
The Federalist ^
| 06/15/2026
| Skye Graham
Posted on 06/15/2026 10:56:01 AM PDT by SeekAndFind
Europeans visiting the United States for the World Cup are traveling across the country, leaving many of them awestruck at American culture. Not only are they happy to be here, but many are visiting our best attractions — Buc-ees, Bass Pro Shops, Waffle House, and even Major League Baseball games — rather than the typical tourist destinations.
Anti-Americanism has run rampant in the United States in recent years. These European fans show the world that America and its citizens are more than the propaganda pushed by the corporate media.
Many of them have taken to the internet to show what they’ve found on their visit to the United States. This list compiles some of the best posts from these soccer fans.
1. Freddy visits Bass Pro Shops
Freddy may be the most famous of the European visitors, and for good reason. He’s from Germany and has been touring around the American South. Ever since his plane landed over a week ago, he’s been documenting his experiences learning about America and American culture. Since his account blew up online, football player J.J. Watt sent him to a luxury hotel and bought him gifts.
2. Waffle House at 1 a.m.
Freddy’s journey resonates because it’s immersive. On his trip, he’s had the quintessential American experience — a late-night meal at Waffle House.
3. “Scones and Mushrooms”
Wrong name, but he’s got the right spirit.
4. Steak for breakfast
In America, you can get almost anything for breakfast if you try hard enough.
5. More steak fascination
Steak in the United States is real and easy to find. Compare that with the European Union (EU), which has been cracking down on meat production in the name of environmentalism. Scientific advisors to the EU urged governments to disincentivize eating meat and cut “environmentally harmful” agriculture subsidies.
6. Tweeting at Ron DeSantis
7. National Anthem flyovers
It’s great watching the European mind finally begin to comprehend.
8. Cheering for the USA
The Europeans may be following our soccer team more than us. And they loved the country so much they decided to cheer for the USA!
9. Walmart exploration
I wish we could all feel this way when we entered Walmart.
10. Australians finding Outback Steakhouse.
It may not be the most authentic Australian cuisine, but our visitors weren’t complaining.
11. Rodeo
The city of Fort Worth, Texas, invited the Czech national team to visit the Stockyards district. While there, the team visited a traditional rodeo.
12. Embracing Midwestern culture
There’s nothing like continuing a barbecue in the middle of a storm. The Argentina national team is getting the true American experience.
13. Scotland fans meet the police
While some Americans protest against police and federal law enforcement, Scotland fans are posing for photos with them.
It’s wonderful to see non-Americans experiencing the best of this country and loving their time here. With America’s 250th anniversary on the horizon, these Europeans remind us how lucky we are to be here.
Skye Graham is an intern at The Federalist. She is a senior History major at Hillsdale College and serves as the assistant features editor for the Hillsdale Collegian.
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KEYWORDS: america; culture; soccer; tourism; tourists; usa; visitors; worldcup
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To: SeekAndFind
I took some visiting Scottish friends out to dinner and ordered them prime rib and New Yrk strip. They were in shock at how generous the servings were and how tasty everything was. They never had steak in Scotland because it was too expensive.
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posted on
06/15/2026 11:02:27 AM PDT
by
MNnice
To: SeekAndFind
A good reminder for everyone that was dismissive of the World Cup in weeks prior. So many gains for our country that come from the hosting the event: both economically and culturally. A much needed boost to people’s spirits on all levels. #MAGA
To: SeekAndFind
“Hey Ron, buddy, if you are going to Scotland v Brazil in Miami on the 24th, and wouldn’t mind a couple of Scottish/Brazilian experts join you, let my people know”
How great would it be if DeSantis shows up??
To: SeekAndFind
The more I think about it, the more I realize it was a good business decision that placed the Fifa World Cup here in the states. This is serving us as A BOOST FOR TOURISM!!
We; America, needed a boost after reductions from the Covid era and further reductions after our president ticked a few Canadians off with talk about making Canada and later Greenland, into a 51st State.
So far, I have not heard about a huge number of these Soccer Tourists being treated with violence or great rudeness. Each Soccer Tourist who has a good time here, will go home and talk about it, possibly influencing others to visit American in the future.I get it now.
To: SeekAndFind
Somehow, I think that German guy at the Walmart was mocking us.
-PJ
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posted on
06/15/2026 11:12:35 AM PDT
by
Political Junkie Too
( * LAAP = Left-wing Activist Agitprop Press (formerly known as the MSM))
To: CondoleezzaProtege
Guilty as charged! I was very dismissive and ‘turnin’ my nose up’ at any discussion of the Soccer Cup.
However, I’m starting to see the good and the practical wisdom in doing it.
To: SeekAndFind
Love seeing this stuff. It’s got to be driving the Left nuts (added bonus).
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posted on
06/15/2026 11:15:24 AM PDT
by
Tench_Coxe
(The woke were surprised by the reaction to the Bud Light fiasco. May there be many more surprises)
To: CondoleezzaProtege
The anti-World Cup contingent on FR isn’t very bright. They hate soccer because they lack the attention span to enjoy it, and hate the idea of tourists visiting our great country because they’re afraid they’ll like it too much and want to stay.
To: SeekAndFind
In America, you can get almost anything for breakfast if you try hard enough.
Like maybe a better steak too?
To: Tench_Coxe
It’s got to be driving the Left nutsUnfortunately, it shows us that propaganda is effective.
"If you tell a lie big enough and keep repeating it, people will eventually come to believe it."
Joseph Goebbels would praise the Left in this country for their nonstop propaganda and how effective it is.
To: Tommy Revolts
Yea,, that steak looks terrible….WTH?
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posted on
06/15/2026 11:20:42 AM PDT
by
Envisioning
(Carry safe, always carry, everyday, everywhere.)
To: Tench_Coxe
That’s my favorite part. You just know they HATE any positive representation of this fantastic country.
To: SeekAndFind
“Anti-Americanism has run rampant in the United States”
No it hasn’t. Anti-Americanism has run rampant in the MSM, Universities and NGOs. That is a very small part of America.
To: SeekAndFind
That “steak” looks like the cook had to put his finger down a bobcat’s throat to get it to barf it up.
American steak is nothing like it used to be before the liquidity crisis in 2007-8, and is three times the price.
:-(
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posted on
06/15/2026 11:26:21 AM PDT
by
piasa
(Attitude adjustments offered here free of charge)
To: SeekAndFind
Every Scottish person in America needs to immediately try Chicken Fried Steak, and you’ll realise we and the Americans are kindred spirit Chicken Fried Steak was actually invented by German settlers in Texas trying to re-create a schnitzel. :-)
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posted on
06/15/2026 11:27:25 AM PDT
by
Campion
(Everything is a grace, everything is the direct effect of our Father's love - Little Flower)
To: SeekAndFind
2. Waffle House at 1 a.m. That's too early; the excitement doesn't begin until after closing time of the local gin mills.
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posted on
06/15/2026 11:27:53 AM PDT
by
Captain Walker
("It is infinitely better to have a few good Men, than many indifferent ones." - George Washington)
To: spintreebob
Exactly.
The press sucks.
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posted on
06/15/2026 11:27:59 AM PDT
by
piasa
(Attitude adjustments offered here free of charge)
To: Political Junkie Too
For some reason I can’t get audio to play on some of these videos. Will try later on a pc.
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posted on
06/15/2026 11:39:50 AM PDT
by
MayflowerMadam
( "Trouble knocked at the door, but, hearing laughter, hurried away". - B. Franklin)
To: lee martell
Yay! I’m so glad you came around lee! 😎🇺🇸🍔
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