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'I paid $800 for my ticket but it was worth it': England fans enjoying early World Cup vibe
Some supporters are breaking the bank to follow Thomas Tuchel’s team and early indications are that it’s worth it
TL;DR
- Around 4,000 England supporters attended the match in Arlington Stadium, with an estimated 15,000 in Texas for the buildup.
- Fans embraced local culture, attending the Fort Worth Rodeo and buying cowboy hats.
- One pub in Dallas reportedly sold nearly $30,000 worth of beer in three hours.
- Ticket prices were high, with some supporters paying over $1,000, and many traveled without tickets hoping for last-minute deals.
- The cost of the trip is astronomical, with a round of six beers costing over $100 in Dallas.
- Fans expressed satisfaction with the team's performance and Thomas Tuchel's tactical decisions.
- There are suggestions for defensive improvements, such as bringing in Marc Guéhi.
- The next England match is against Ghana in Foxborough, with fans planning train travel.