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Soccer-Airport security steps in as World Cup fans go crazy for ranch dressing

By Thomson Reuters Jun 19, 2026 | 1:18 PM

By Trevor Stynes

ATLANTA, June 19 (Reuters) – Fans arriving in the United States for the World Cup ​have fallen in love with ‌a popular American condiment, and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has offered friendly advice to those wishing to bring ranch dressing ‌home.

Ranch ​dressing — a creamy, savoury ⁠salad dressing — can ⁠be paired with vegetables, chicken wings, pizza and fries, and after seeing numerous social media posts by ​fans declaring their love for it, the TSA decided to provide ⁠helpful warnings.

“If you’re visiting ⁠for a very large ​sporting event and you happen to discover ​RANCH while you’re here… please pack ‌it in your CHECKED BAG on the way home,” they wrote on Instagram.

“If you’re travelling within the ⁠U.S., make sure to keep your carry-on sauces to 3.4 ounces (100ml) or less and ⁠place ‌any larger containers in your ⁠checked bags. Some heroes ​wear ‌capes. Others bring ranch.”

The TSA ​also told ⁠travellers to avoid throwing away their ranch dressing before reaching security, as airlines will check it in for them.

(Reporting by Trevor Stynes, editing by ​Ed Osmond)