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

    From NPR News Bot to All on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 09:44:46
    US Soccer Fans Warm Hearts of International Visitors with Food and Hospitality Amid World Cup. As the World Cup continues in 11 US cities, international visitors are discovering local favorites like Buc-ee's, Waffle House, and free soda refills, receiving warm welcomes from locals. Japanese sports journalist Tatsuya Takeuchi and Scottish tourist Shaun Alexander share stories of being warmly received by Americans with food recommendations and invitations to try Southern cuisine.

    Original Article Source Link: https://www.npr.org/2026/06/16/g-s1-128352/the-world-cup-wawa-bucees-waffle-house