Mexico City to Miami: the local dishes defining the 2026 World Cup host cities

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Mexico City, Philadelphia, Toronto, Kansas City and Miami are all set to host matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup — and each city brings a signature dish to the table.

From hand-pressed tacos and Philly cheesesteaks to poutine, slow-smoked barbecue and Cuban sandwiches, the tournament's culinary landscape spans an entire continent.

Locals and visitors alike say the food is as much a draw as the football itself.

Al Jazeera's Lou Browne reports.

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