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FIFA World Cup fans embrace American fast food in viral 'FIFA 15' trend

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During the FIFA World Cup, international fans visiting the U.S. have engaged in a viral trend dubbed the 'FIFA 15,' humorously documenting their consumption of American chain restaurant foods. This phenomenon, highlighted by social media influencers like German superfan @FreddyLA7, has led to widespread appreciation for foods such as ranch dressing, Taco Bell, and Whataburger. The trend has been recognized as an accidental yet effective form of culinary diplomacy, drawing parallels to government initiatives like Thailand's 'Global Thai' program, which strategically used food to promote tourism and cultural soft power. AI

RANK_REASON The article discusses a social media trend and its implications for culinary diplomacy, rather than a direct release or significant industry event.

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FIFA World Cup fans embrace American fast food in viral 'FIFA 15' trend

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Catherina Gioino ·

    The ‘FIFA 15’ is American culinary diplomacy in action

    World Cup travelers are flocking to American products like ranch dressing and Raising Cane's. That's the beauty of bringing people together.

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