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2026 World Cup: How much does it cost to eat at the Zócalo Fan Fest?
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2026 World Cup: How much does it cost to eat at the Zócalo Fan Fest?

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The FIFA Fan Fest in Mexico City's Zócalo offers food and beverages at additional costs.
  • Prices range from 80 pesos for potato chips to 200 pesos for dishes like chilaquiles and quesabirrias.
  • All purchases at the Fan Fest require a cashless card or debit/credit cards; cash is not accepted, and outside food is prohibited.

Thousands of football fans are gathering at the FIFA Fan Fest in Mexico City's Zócalo to watch the 2026 World Cup matches. Beyond the free screenings, the venue provides food and drink options, but attendees should budget for these expenses.

Prices for food and beverages vary, with a 70g bag of potato chips costing 80 pesos and more substantial options like chilaquiles or quesabirrias priced at 200 pesos. Other items include choripán for 170 pesos, individual pizzas for 150 pesos, and various drinks such as bottled water for 90 pesos and non-alcoholic beer for 220 pesos.

To make purchases, fans must use a special cashless card, available for 20 pesos and rechargeable, or use debit and credit cards. Cash payments are not accepted, and bringing outside food and drinks into the Fan Fest is prohibited. The cost of food and drinks should be factored into the overall budget for fans planning to attend the event.

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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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