Kansas City BBQ or Argentine asado? Two worlds collide as fans arrive in US Midwest for World Cup

Argentina fans have been arriving in Kansas City ahead of their nation’s first World Cup game

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Kansas City rolled out a warm welcome for Argentina supporters ahead of their World Cup Group J debut against Algeria, but a delicious rivalry quickly ignited: who truly masters the art of barbecue?

For South American fans, particularly Argentines, gathering over cold beer and grilled meat, known as "asado”, is as integral to their culture as soccer itself.