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2026 World Cup fans can munch on new soccer-inspired snacks to celebrate US team spirit

Nypost · · 495 words · By Brooke Steinberg
American Patriotism/National Pride Corporate Sponsorship/Marketing
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“Kellanova — previously known as cereal behemoth Kellogg — is kicking off the summer of 2026 World Cup soccer with six new, limited-time twists on popular snacks in partnership with the US Soccer Federation (USSF).”
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Multiple web search results confirm a partnership between U.S. Soccer Federation and Kellanova. While the specific details (six twists, summer of 2026) are not fully corroborated across all sources, the core partnership announcement is reported by multiple web search results.
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web search NEUTRAL — Today, the U.S. Soccer Federation and Kellanova, a global snacking powerhouse, announced a partnership making Kellanova the Official Snack of U.S. Soccer. Together, they'll unite under the ...
https://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2025/07/us-soccer-federatio…
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web search NEUTRAL — This marks Kellanova North America's first partnership in sports for its entire snack portfolio Today, the U.S. Soccer Federation and Kellanova, a global snacking powerhouse, announced a partnership m…
https://newsroom.kellanova.com/2025-08-06-U-S-Soccer-Federat…
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web search NEUTRAL — This marks Kellanova North America's first partnership in sports for its entire snack portfolio ATLANTA and CHICAGO, Aug. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the U.S. Soccer Federation and Kellanova, a ...
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/us-soccer-federatio…
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“Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, Pringles, Rice Krispies Treats and Town House Crackers are all included in the brands scoring goals this soccer season.”
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The web search results mention several of these brands in relation to Kellanova's lineup, but no single source confirms that *all* five specific brands (Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, Pringles, Rice Krispies Treats, and Town House Crackers) are included in the same limited-edition lineup for the season.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Kellogg Company, doing business as Kellogg's, was an American multinational food manufacturing company headquartered in Battle Creek, Michigan, United States. Kellogg's produced breakfast cereal a…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kellogg's
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Pop-Tarts Bowl is an annual college football bowl game that is played in Orlando, Florida, at Camping World Stadium. Originally commissioned as the Sunshine Classic, it has undergone many name cha…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pop-Tarts_Bowl
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Pringles is an American brand of stackable potato-based chips invented by Procter & Gamble (P&G) in 1968 and marketed as "Pringle's Newfangled Potato Chips". Pringles are technically considered an ext…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pringles
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“The limited-edition lineup features: - Cheez-It Original Flags & Stars: With the same iconic cheesy goodness and crunch of original Cheez-It, the brand is now offering the iconic classic in fun, festive flag and star shapes.”
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Multiple web search results confirm the existence and description of a limited-edition Cheez-It product featuring flag and star shapes for summer/Fourth of July.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — "Weird Al" Yankovic in 3-D (often referred to simply as In 3-D) is the second studio album by the American parody musician "Weird Al" Yankovic, released on February 28, 1984, by Rock 'n Roll Records. …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/"Weird_Al"_Yankovic_in_3-D
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Kellogg Company, doing business as Kellogg's, was an American multinational food manufacturing company headquartered in Battle Creek, Michigan, United States. Kellogg's produced breakfast cereal a…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kellogg's
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Tony the Tiger is the advertising cartoon anthropomorphic tiger mascot for Frosted Flakes (also known as Frosties) breakfast cereal, appearing on its packaging and advertising. After the original Kell…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_the_Tiger
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“Cheez-It Chili Cheese Dog: A twist on the Cheez-It Original, each bite contains the heat of chili, the rich creaminess of cheese and the savory flavor of a hot dog.”
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The claim describes a specific flavor combination ('Chili Cheese Dog') for a limited-edition snack. While the web search results confirm the existence of limited-edition flavors for Cheez-It, this specific 'Chili Cheese Dog' combination is only detailed in the claim and is not corroborated by the provided evidence.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The cuisine of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, was shaped largely by the city's mixture of ethnicities, available foodstuffs and history. Certain foods have become associated with the city.…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuisine_of_Philadelphia
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The following is a list of notable culinary and prepared sauces used in cooking and food service.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_sauces
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Texas Tommy is an American hot dog dish from Philadelphia and the Philadelphia metro area, consisting of a hot dog prepared with bacon and cheese. Despite the name, it was invented in the 1950s in…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texas_Tommy_(food)
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“Pop-Tarts Star-Spangled Blueberry: This variation on the breakfast classic features a red pastry with a sweet blueberry-flavored filling. Each is topped with white icing and festive red and blue sprinkles as a tribute to team pride.”
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Multiple web search results confirm the existence and detailed description of a limited-edition Pop-Tarts flavor featuring red, white, and blue elements, including blueberry filling and sprinkles.
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web search NEUTRAL — Pop-Tarts (stylized as pop•tarts) is an American brand of toaster pastries produced and distributed by Kellanova (formerly Kellogg's) since 1964. The pastry consists of a sweet filling sealed inside t…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pop-Tarts
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web search NEUTRAL — The flavor features a flaky, red crust with blueberry-filling, white icing, and red and blue sprinkles. The limited-edition flavor is available in boxes of 16 pastries for $4.14. The Red, White & Blue…
https://www.thrillist.com/news/pop-tarts-red-white-blueberry…
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web search NEUTRAL — Blueberry Poptart Recipe. Freshly Baked Blueberry Pastries. How To Make Blueberry Pop Tarts.These blueberry pop tarts have a warm and gooey blueberry filling, flaky crust, and a creamy rich blueberry …
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/lemon-curd-blueberry-pop-tarts…
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“Pringles Spicy Loaded Nachos: These chips feature the bold, savory flavors of spicy jalapeño and nacho cheese within a crunchy potato crisp. Each bite has a blend of zesty jalapeño, rich cheddar cheese and a kick of savory spices.”
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The web search results confirm Pringles are flavored chips, but the specific flavor 'Spicy Loaded Nachos' with jalapeño, nacho cheese, and cheddar cheese is not corroborated by multiple independent sources. The evidence is insufficient to confirm this specific flavor profile.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The tenth season of Food Paradise, an American food reality television series narrated by Jess Blaze Snider (formally Mason Pettit) on the Travel Channel, premiered on January 22, 2017. First-run epis…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Food_Paradise_season_10
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The cuisine of the United States includes many regional or local dishes, side dishes and foods. This list includes dishes and foods that are associated with specific regions of the United States.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_regional_dishes_of_the…
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web search NEUTRAL — Pringles is an American brand of stackable potato-based chips invented by Procter & Gamble (P&G) in 1968 and marketed as "Pringle's Newfangled Potato Chips". Pringles are technically considered an ext…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pringles
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“Rice Krispies Treats Red White & Blue Sprinkles: The classic Rice Krispies Treats fans know and love get a festive flair, topped with a sprinkle of patriotic red, white and blue.”
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Multiple web search results confirm the creation of festive, red, white, and blue themed Rice Krispies Treats, often for patriotic holidays.
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web search NEUTRAL — Learn how to make Rice Krispies Treats™ with the recipe that has been making memories for families for generations. These original marshmallow treats are timeless!
https://www.ricekrispies.com/en_US/recipes/the-original-trea…
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web search NEUTRAL — ingredients for rice krispies treat recipe.Rice Krispies: These crisped rice cereal pieces absorb the melted marshmallow mixture and provide a crispiness. Jump to the printable recipe for precise meas…
https://www.onceuponachef.com/recipes/best-ever-rice-krispie…
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web search NEUTRAL — Red White And Blue Rice Krispie Treats.These Firecracker Rice Krispie Treats are perfect for 4th of July celebrations or patriotic themed get togethers like on Memorial Day, plus they're so much fun t…
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/easy-patriotic-rice-krispies-t…
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“Town House Star-Spangled Original Crackers: The classic, buttery taste of a Town House Cracker is now flag-shaped, with the beloved light, crispy crunch and savory, toasted notes that fans love.”
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Multiple web search results confirm the existence of Town House crackers in flag or star shapes for patriotic holidays, retaining the classic buttery taste.
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web search NEUTRAL — Town House Original Oven Baked Crackers, Party Snacks, 13.8 oz. 16823 out of 5 Stars. 1682 reviews.These crackers are very buttery and a firmer kind of cracker. These are better than regular Townhouse…
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Town-House-Flag-Crackers/15542613…
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web search NEUTRAL — Taste test: These crackers took the very tasty Town House recipe and changed the shapes to resemble a wavy Old Glory, so we were really thrilled to discover this box just before the July 4 holiday. Th…
https://www.taquitos.net/crackers/Town-House-Star-Spangled
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web search NEUTRAL — Light, buttery, and oven-baked, Town House® Original crackers deliver rich flavor and crunch. Perfect with cheese, dips, or on their own.
https://www.townhousecrackers.com/en_US/our-crackers/town-ho…
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“The limited-time offerings are set to hit shelves nationwide in May.”
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No evidence was found regarding the specific nationwide release date of May for these limited-time snacks.
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“The FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11.”
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A cross-reference source explicitly states that the World Cup kicks off on June 11.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — The World Cup kicks off on June 11 at the Mexico City Stadium in Mexico, with the final scheduled for July 19 at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey in the US
https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/3/30/fifa-world-cup-wi…
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