‘Taken for a mug’ – ESPN journalist reveals what he paid for water and salad at Brazil vs Morocco
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The cost of attending the 2026 World Cup continues to be a huge talking point, but this story from the MetLife Stadium as Brazil face Morocco could be the most ridiculous yet.
Fans and journalists alike have been taking to social media, stunned by the price of refreshments at World Cup stadiums.
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ESPN duo Osasu Obayiuwana and Ed Davy, in New York to cover the Brazil vs Morocco clash, are the latest to share their disgust at what is being charged for what can only be described as bang-average refreshments.
We have heard plenty of horror stories across the US, Mexico and Canada just three days into the tournament, but this might be the worst one yet.
ESPN journalist reviews ‘daylight robbery’ meal at MetLife Stadium
On Twitter, Osasu posted a video, he said: “Hi, I’m with my colleague here, Ed Dove of ESPN and he went to get himself some food before the game beTween Brazil and Morocco and you can see what is on the tray.
“Some salad, a bottle of water, a croissant and a heat-and-eat meal, Ed, can you tell everybody how much this cost?”
Ed replied: “Well, it cost north of $50; I think it was $52.98, I was admittedly very hungry, but I didn’t ask the price before I purchased and I was a little bit embarrassed to go back into the queue and give it back, so I went for it.
“The croissant does look quite delicious though, it better be the best croissant I’ve ever eaten in my life.”
Osasu interrupted: “Come on, Ed, $53 for this? It’s daylight and night time robbery!
Ed predicted that the usual retail price would be between $13 and £16.
“Yeah, I mean it’s unbelievable,” said Osasu. “Well, enjoy your $53 and send some sense meal.”
In a follow-up video Ed revealed the meal “wasn’t very nice” and he will be “thinking twice” before paying for meals again.
The price of refreshments continues to be a big topic of discussion at the World Cup, and this one from the MetLife Stadium could be the most ridiculous one so far.
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