There's a beef about beef at the World Cup, as Argentina fans pour into Texas
It's about who produces the best, most succulent steaks, and how to prepare the meat. Argentina and Texas are two of the top cattle-raising areas of the world, where steak is deeply ingrained in diet and culture.
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Food There's a beef about beef at the World Cup, as Argentina fans pour into Texas June 27, 20263:03 AM ET By The Associated Press Matias Videla, of Dallas, a supporter of Argentina, checks meat on his grill during a rally ahead of his team's World Cup Group J soccer match against Austria, Sunday, June 21, 2026, in Dallas. Julio Cortez/AP hide caption toggle caption Julio Cortez/AP DALLAS — Drop thousands of Argentina fans into Texas for the World Cup and the debate is inevitable. It's not about who has the best team or whether Lionel Messi is the best player at the tournament. It's about who produces the best, most succulent steaks, and how to prepare the meat.
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