The Ultimate Latin Snack Guide for Watching the 2026 World Cup in New Zealand⚽🏆

The Ultimate Latin Snack Guide for Watching the 2026 World Cup in New Zealand⚽🏆

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is here, and if you’re part of New Zealand’s Latin community, there’s only one way to watch it — surrounded by the snacks that taste like home.

At Taste of Colombia, we’ve put together the ultimate match-day snack lineup using authentic Colombian and Latin American products, all available online and delivered to your door anywhere in New Zealand. Whether you’re hosting a big group or watching solo on the couch, these are the flavours that make every match feel like a celebration.

Colombian and Latin snacks for watching the 2026 World Cup in New Zealand — Arepas, Chocoramo, Pony Malta and Plátano
The ultimate Latin match-day snack spread — available at Taste of Colombia NZ.

🫓 Arepas — The Must-Have Kickoff Snack

No Latin match night is complete without arepas. These golden, grilled corn cakes are the perfect base for cheese, butter, or whatever filling you love. Easy to make, impossible to resist — have them ready before the first whistle blows.

Arepas are one of those snacks that work for everyone at the table, from the die-hard football fans to the guests who just came for the food. They’re filling, flavourful and completely authentic.

Best for: pre-match appetiser, halftime snack

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🧀 Pan Pa’Ya Buñuelos — Colombia’s Iconic Cheese Fritters

Crispy on the outside, soft and cheesy on the inside — Pan Pa’Ya Buñuelos are one of Colombia’s most iconic snacks, and they’re available exclusively in New Zealand through Taste of Colombia.

These golden cheese fritters are the kind of snack that stops a conversation mid-sentence. Serve them warm during halftime and watch every single one disappear before the second half kicks off. Your Kiwi friends won’t know what hit them.

Best for: halftime treat, sharing with the whole group

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🍫 Chocoramo Brownies — The Goal Celebration Snack

Every goal deserves a celebration, and nothing hits quite like a Chocoramo Brownie with dulce de leche. Rich, chocolatey and wrapped in that iconic red packaging — one bite and you’re back in Colombia.

Keep a stack on the table and watch them disappear by the second half. These are the kind of snacks that spark conversations, memories and the inevitable “I used to eat these as a kid” moment.

Best for: goal celebrations, sweet cravings during the match

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🥤 Pony Malta — The Drink That Never Lets You Down

Cold, refreshing and full of energy — Pony Malta is the classic Latin American malt drink that has fuelled match nights for generations. Non-alcoholic and absolutely delicious, it’s the perfect companion for a full 90 minutes (plus extra time).

It pairs beautifully with every snack on this list and it’s a great option for guests of all ages. If you haven’t tried it cold on a winter match night, you’re missing out.

Best for: the whole match, all ages, all occasions

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🍌 Plátano Maduro — The Unsung Hero of the Snack Table

Fried ripe plantain slices might not get the attention they deserve, but every Latin knows they’re the first thing to disappear from the plate. Sweet, golden and crispy — plátano maduro brings warmth and comfort to any match-night spread.

They’re incredibly easy to prepare and go with absolutely everything else on this list. Consider them the quiet MVP of your World Cup snack table.

Best for: side snack, anytime during the match

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🏆 Build Your World Cup Snack Combo

You don’t have to choose — get them all. Our customers across New Zealand order their favourite Colombian and Latin products online and have them delivered nationwide. Whether you’re in Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch or anywhere in between, your match-night snack table is just a few clicks away.

Stock up before the next match and bring the real taste of Latin America to your living room.

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