English World Cup fan in oversized cowboy hat delivers perfect verdict on Texas brisket ahead of Croatia match
One of the best parts of the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been watching fans from all corners of the globe make their way through the United States and seeing all that we have to offer.
And, by that, I mean mostly the food.
Now, we've got an English fan giving his analysis of Texas-style BBQ, and he does it while wearing a cowboy hat that may only be marginally smaller than the one Lloyd Christmas wears in "Dumb and Dumber."
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England got its World Cup slate started with a match against a tough opponent in Croatia, and ahead of the match, Fox 4 Dallas-Fort Worth decided to go chat with some fans before the game.
Which, we're all learning, is almost always gold, Jerry, and it was once again in this instance.
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"Hi, I love the beer and this country, by the way; it's really good," the fan said.
This guy already rules.
After he said the American hospitality had been great as well, the reporter asked him if he had had any Texas BBQ.
"I had Texas BBQ yesterday, I had a lovely bit of brisket," he said before saying he went "fatty" over "lean," which tells me this guy knows ball because that's where the flavor is. "...Picked it up, put the sauce on it, dropped it in my mouth, melted in my mouth. It was absolutely beautiful. It's the best beef I've ever had in my life."
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The fan talked about eating pork chops and mac and cheese (which he said was average), then he had a question.
"What's this Brussels sprouts gratin about?" he asked. "We have Brussels sprouts at Christmas in England; why do you have it on your BBQ?"
Fair question, and I hope he's reading this because I can answer it.
Brother, like 10 or 15 years ago someone cracked the code on Brussels sprouts. They're not considered a gross food your mom forced you to eat against your will anymore. They're a starting lineup BBQ side when thrown in cheese or crisped up. They've even graduated to appetizer status at a lot of joints.
Throw some sweet chili glaze on your Brussels sprouts next Christmas and prepare to blow your grandmum's mind to smithereens.
Before wrapping things up, the reporter asked the fan for his match-day plans, and I bet you could guess them.
"We're going to get drunk before the game," he said. "We're going to get drunk during the game. And then we're going to get drunk after the game."
I'm sure this delightful chap was living it up, as the Three Lions took a big 4-2 win over Croatia thanks to a pair of first-half goals from star Harry Kane.