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Republican leaders embrace viral World Cup fans they say are discovering the 'real America'

As foreign soccer fans descend on the United States ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, some visitors are going viral for documenting their enthusiasm for distinctly American experiences — from Waffle House and Buc-ee's to college football and Southern hospitality.While political battles over immigration and travel policy continue to dominate discussion ahead of the World Cup, foreign fans are going viral for celebrating a very different side of America.Videos celebrating iconic restaurants, sprawling highways, local traditions and everyday hospitality have racked up millions of views online and...