Viral World Cup fan Freddy gets stranded at airport, airlines start bidding war to fly him to Canada

A German soccer fan named Freddy goes viral for his enthusiastic reviews of American food, including Waffle House and Freddy's, during a road trip through the U.S. ahead of the World Cup. His humorous takes on Americana, like Buc-ee's and Walmart, provide a unique perspective on American culture.

Freddy, the viral World Cup fan and Germany soccer supporter, has broken the internet once again. He recently shared on X, "Our connecting flight from Dallas to Canada has been canceled due to weather. They rebooked us on a flight tomorrow evening. We‘re gonna miss the Germany match."

Then, private jet owners, major airlines, and even the governor of Utah flooded to Freddy’s replies offering to help.

Germany fans watch from the stands in Houston, Texas, on June 14, 2026. (Troy Taormina/Imagn Images)

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It was like a soap opera, honestly. John Owen, the president and CEO of Airshare, a U.S. private aviation company, offered to help by replying, "What time do you need to get there by? and eventually posting, "your chariot awaits," accompanied by a look at the inside of the luxury private jet. 

American Airlines replied, "Not on our watch, Freddy. Check your DMs."

Air Canada said, "Hi Freddy, let’s get you to Toronto. Can you send us a DM?"

The governor of Utah, Spencer Cox offered his assistance saying, "Hey Freddy, I’m the governor of Utah. I’m assuming someone has reached out to help you make [it] to your match tomorrow. If not, DM me and I’ll help get you there."

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What made the story especially interesting was not just the fact that there was a bidding war for who would fly Freddy and his buddies to Toronto, but the fact he was radio silent for