World Cup 2026: I'm not a fan of the football but the food has got me hooked (aff)

I'll admit it. When it comes to the World Cup, I am not the person checking fixtures or pretending I understand the offside rule. Football has never really been my thing. But World Cup food? That's something I can get behind.

As the excitement builds for World Cup 2026, brands have gone all out with limited edition meals, snacks and match day treats. While everyone else is discussing who might lift the trophy, I'm busy deciding what I'm eating on the sofa.

Aldi has completely won me over with its new match day range. The standout has to be the New Hat-Trick Wing Box £6.49. I tried these and they were so tasty. They were packed with flavour and disappeared far quicker than I care to admit. There is also the Match Day Mixed Grill £6.49. I haven't tried this one yet, but it looks like the sort of feast that was made for sharing with friends while watching the game.

McDonald's also knows exactly how to tempt those of us who aren't particularly interested in the football itself. The Big Mac FIFA World Cup Meal will definitely be making its way into my order. You get a Big Mac, fries, your choice of drink and a collectible cup. Throw David Beckham into the mix and suddenly I am paying far more attention to the World Cup promotions than the actual results. I'm also a huge fan of the 9 Chicken McNuggets FIFA World Cup Meal.

Then there are the new Walkers crisp flavours inspired by different countries taking part in the celebrations. I'll be honest, I'm not completely sold on these just yet. The line-up includes English Bangers & Mash, Spanish Queso and Portuguese Chorizo & Onion available from Tesco from £2.50.

Would I normally pick up a packet of crisps that tastes like bangers and mash? Probably not. But there is something quite fun about trying flavours you wouldn't usually choose. It turns out the World Cup might not be about the football after all. For some of us, it's all about the snacks.

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