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England fans slam cost of pint at World Cup as 'overpriced' and 'greedy'

Football fans visiting the US to support the England side have been left reeling at the price of pints at some stadiums - and it looks like it might be the same across the board...

[England Fan drinking beer and wearing hard hat during the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Denmark and England at Frankfurt Arena on June 20, 2024 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany]

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England Fan drinking beer and wearing hard hat during the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Denmark and England at Frankfurt Arena on June 20, 2024 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany(Image: Richard Sellers/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images)

The FIFA World Cup will kick off on Thursday and football fans from around the world are making their way to the United States to be a part of the iconic event - but they may not be prepared for just how much they'll have to fork out for a drink.

Raymond James stadium, in Tampa, Florida, hosted England's warm-up game with New Zealand on Saturday, June 6.

Fans were shocked by the cost of drinks at the stadium - with a standard pint costing fans a whopping 12.50.

One supporter shared an photograph of the bar menu, which featured an $18 premium large beer, about 13.50. A single hard seltzer carbonated water, alcohol and fruit flavourings at around 5% ABV set fans back $20.50, more than 15.

[England fans during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Semi Final match between Australia and England on August 16, 2023]

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England fans during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Semi Final match between Australia and England on August 16, 2023(Image: Charlotte Wilson/Offside/Offside via Getty Images)

The Sun reported the following beverage prices:

• Ultra premium double cocktail $28.50 (21.36)
• Ultra premium single cocktail $19.50 (14.61)
• Premium double cocktail $25.25 (16.67)
• Frozen cocktails (Strawberry Daiquiri and Margarita) $19.25 (14.53)
• Domestic large beer $16.75 (12.55)
• Premium large beer $18.00 (13.50)
• Hard seltzer $20.50 (15.36)
• Non-alcoholic beer $10.00 (7.49)
• Gatorade $8.75 (6.56)
• Gatorade water $8.75 (6.56)
• Aquafina water $7.50 (5.62)

One fan has called the cost "over-priced" and "greedy".

Another said: "It probably doesnt include tax and the HUGE tip they will want on top."

[England supporters during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Semi Final match between England and Croatia on July 11, 2018]

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England supporters during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Semi Final match between England and Croatia on July 11, 2018(Image: MB Media/Getty Images)

An American weighed in on the argument, saying that while price gouging was normal at a lot of games in the US, this was "beyond what even I'd expect".

The Three Lions went on to beat New Zealand 1-0 in the warm-up match.

England will play its first World Cup match against Croatia on June 17 at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, which has a capacity of 80,000 spectators.

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