Argentina Fans Fill Texas Campgrounds Amid World Cup Ticket and Hotel Price Surge

Supporters of the 2024 FIFA World Cup from Argentina, Germany, England and other nations have turned the KOA Holiday campground near Arlington, Texas, into a makeshift World Cup village. With hotel rooms around the Dallas/Arlington stadium climbing into the hundreds of dollars per night, fans are opting for RV sites that cost roughly $57‑$76 per person per night. The campground’s 159 sites were nearly all occupied for high‑profile matches, and fans describe the communal setting as a cultural exchange, sharing grills, beers and stories.

At the same time, the influx of Argentine fans has sparked a friendly debate over beef. Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller highlighted the grain‑fed, marbled texture of Texas beef, while Argentine chef Carlos Eduardo Barahona praised the grass‑fed, lean flavor of Argentine beef. Local Argentine steakhouse Corrientes 348 in Dallas served fans traditional asado, reinforcing the blend of Texan hospitality and Argentine culinary pride.