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Dave & Buster’s is giving away 2026 World Cup tickets across the country — but only if you win at their wildest arcade game

Nypost · · 350 words · By Brooke Steinberg
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Dave & Buster’s is giving away 2026 World Cup tickets across the country — but only if you win at their wildest arcade game See more of our coverage in your search results.

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Dave & Buster’s is giving away 2026 World Cup tickets across the country — but only if you win at their wildest arcade game See more of our coverage in your search results.

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Add The New York Post on GoogleDave & Buster’s is giving gamers the chance to score free tickets to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Between June 11 and June 17, the entertainment chain will include tickets to multiple soccer matches across the country — as well as seats for the World Cup 2026 championship match at MetLife Stadium in the New York/New Jersey area — inside its Human Crane…

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open_in_new Read the original article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/28/lifestyle/dave-busters-is-giving-away-2026-world-c…

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 11 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Dave & Buster’s will be hosting a Hat Trick Watch Experience, which is a ticked watch party for the kickoff and championship matches featuring unlimited wings and fries, as well as unlimited gameplay all day.”
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No evidence was found regarding a 'Hat Trick Watch Experience' ticketed party.
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Claim 2: “purchase the chain’s exclusive tournament-themed food and drink offerings, which includes exclusive slider flavors inspired by the host countries of the World Cup.”
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The existence of tournament-themed sliders inspired by host countries is mentioned in one specific web search result reporting on the ticket giveaway.
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web search NEUTRAL — A World Cup fan has gone viral for collecting beers from all 48 countries competing, and the list includes some unexpected inclusions.
https://www.dexerto.com/food/man-collects-beers-from-every-w…
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web search NEUTRAL — Grind the sweetcorn in a food processor until the kernels break apart and the mixture is smooth. Transfer to a large bowl and add the cornmeal, sugar, flour, baking powder, salt and both cheeses.
https://www.theguardian.com/food/2026/jun/06/international-r…
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web search NEUTRAL — Want the best mobile financial app? Millions of people use Dave to get cash with no credit check, side hustles, and banking accounts with fewer fees.
https://dave.com/
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Claim 3: “Dave & Buster’s is giving gamers the chance to score free tickets to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.”
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Multiple web search results confirm Dave & Buster's is giving away free tickets to the 2026 World Cup.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Since 28 February 2026, the United States and Israel have been at war with Iran and its regional allies. Active hostilities broke out after surprise US–Israeli airstrikes targeting military and govern…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_war
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — EverBank Stadium is an American football stadium in Jacksonville, Florida, United States. It is the home facility of the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL), and the headquarter…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EverBank_Stadium
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Saturday Night's Main Event is a series of American professional wrestling television specials produced by WWE (previously the World Wrestling Federation or WWF). The series originally broadcast from…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saturday_Night's_Main_Event
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Claim 4: “Tickets for the watch experience can be bought online and start at $24.99.”
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Claim 5: “Dave & Buster’s is introducing two new soccer-inspired arcade games, including World Soccer, a four-player soccer showdown, and Kick N Win, where guests compete to win a mini soccer ball of their favorite country.”
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The provided web search results for 'arcade games' and 'soccer' are generic or refer to different games (Soccer Legends, Soccer Zero) and do not confirm the introduction of 'World Soccer' or 'Kick N Win' by Dave & Buster's.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The World Series of Poker (WSOP) is a series of poker tournaments held annually in Paradise, Nevada, and since 2004, sponsored by Caesars Entertainment. It dates its origins to 1970, when Benny Binion…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Series_of_Poker
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Arcadia is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States, located about 13 miles (21 km) northeast of downtown Los Angeles in the San Gabriel Valley and at the base of the San Gabriel Mounta…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arcadia,_California
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Philadelphia has one of the United States' longest and richest traditions in professional, semi-professional, amateur, college, and high school sports. The city is one of twelve cities that hosts team…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sports_in_Philadelphia
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Claim 6: “The Canadian Maple Slider is complete with bacon jam, crispy bacon, frazzled onions and maple syrup drizzle on a King’s Hawaiian roll.”
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The specific ingredients for the Canadian Maple Slider are listed in one web search result reporting on the promotion.
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web search NEUTRAL — Oct 20, 2025 ... SLIDERS. BAR BURGERS*. Smashed burger sliders on King's Hawaiian rolls, topped with American cheese, grilled onions, pickles, and secret sauce.
https://www.daveandbusters.com/content/dam/dnb/us/en/menu/fo…
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web search NEUTRAL — Sep 3, 2025 ... Cook 1 large diced onion and 3 diced jalapeños in the skillet. • Once the onions and peppers are soft, add 1/4 brown sugar, 1/4 cup maple syrup, ...
https://www.tiktok.com/@burnt_pellet_bbq/video/7545892269694…
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web search NEUTRAL — May 28, 2026 ... The Canadian Maple Slider is complete with bacon jam, crispy bacon, frazzled onions and maple syrup drizzle on a King's Hawaiian roll. The ...
https://nypost.com/2026/05/28/lifestyle/dave-busters-is-givi…
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Claim 7: “The All-American Slider features lettuce, red onion, dill pickle and thousand island dressing on a King’s Hawaiian roll.”
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The specific ingredients for the All-American Slider are listed in one web search result reporting on the promotion.
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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 7, 2026 · ... lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles, ranch dressing, extra cheddar cheese Instructions 1. Preheat the grill or pan to medium-high heat. 2 ...Grilled Chicken and Summer Salad Recipe -…
https://www.facebook.com/groups/bornagainitalian/posts/44759…
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web search NEUTRAL — Jan 18, 2024 · 9 count Pretzel Slider Buns. Place the bottom rolls on a baking sheet. and top with some white American cheese slices. or any kind of cheese you ...
https://www.tiktok.com/@whatsmomcookin/video/732558775515572…
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web search NEUTRAL — May 28, 2026 · The All-American Slider features lettuce, red onion, dill pickle and thousand island dressing on a King's Hawaiian roll. The Canadian Maple ...
https://nypost.com/2026/05/28/lifestyle/dave-busters-is-givi…
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Claim 8: “Every major match will be shown on massive 40-foot screens in Dave & Buster’s locations with more than 30 TVs for fans to watch.”
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The detail about 40-foot screens and 30+ TVs is mentioned in one web search result but not corroborated by others.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Arundel Mills is a super-regional outlet mall in Hanover, Maryland, United States. It is managed by Simon Property Group, which owns 59.3% of the mall. The remaining shares are owned by the KanAm Grun…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arundel_Mills
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Freely is a British free-to-air IPTV service launched in 2024 by Everyone TV, a joint venture between the country's public broadcasters BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and 5. The service offers the ability to wat…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freely
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Roku ( ROH-koo) is a brand of consumer electronics that includes streaming players, smart TVs (and their operating systems), as well as two streaming services (The Roku Channel and Howdy). The brand …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roku
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Claim 9: “Between June 11 and June 17, the entertainment chain will include tickets to multiple soccer matches across the country — as well as seats for the World Cup 2026 championship match at MetLife Stadium in the New York/New Jersey area — inside its Human Crane prize pit.”
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While the 2026 World Cup final is confirmed for MetLife Stadium via Wikipedia, the specific promotion details regarding the 'Human Crane' dates (June 11-17) are not corroborated by multiple independent sources in the provided evidence.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — June 4 is the 155th day of the year (156th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 210 days remain until the end of the year.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/June_4
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — June 5 is the 156th day of the year (157th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 209 days remain until the end of the year.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/June_5
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — June 7 is the 158th day of the year (159th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 207 days remain until the end of the year.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/June_7
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Claim 10: “The Mexican Street Slider features guacamole, pico de gallo, cotija cheese, jalapeños and chili-lime seasoning on a King’s Hawaiian roll.”
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No evidence was found for the Mexican Street Slider ingredients.
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Claim 11: “The Human Crane game is a full-body arcade game that turns the player into the crane by lowering them into an oversized pit of prizes and they grab what they can.”
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Multiple web search results describe the Human Crane as a game where players are dropped/lowered into a pit of prizes.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — A crane is a machine used to move materials both vertically and horizontally, utilizing a system of a boom, hoist, wire ropes or chains, and sheaves for lifting and relocating heavy objects within the…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crane_(machine)
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The red-crowned crane (Grus japonensis), also called the Japanese crane and the Manchurian crane, is a large Northeast Asian crane among the rarest cranes in the world. In some parts of its range, it …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red-crowned_crane
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — A treadwheel crane (Latin: magna rota) is a wooden, human-powered hoisting and lowering device. It was primarily used during the Roman period and the Middle Ages in the building of castles and cathedr…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treadwheel_crane
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info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.