WORLD CUP USA ’94 / THE FIRST ROUND : SPOTLIGHT : DON’T FORGET YOUR WALLET

The World Cup might be a once-in-a-lifetime experience for area soccer fans, but it won’t come cheap. A sampling of prices at the food court and concession stands outside the Rose Bowl:

U.S. or Mexico sweater: $165.

Sweatshirt with Striker mascot: $130.

Mexico jersey: $100.

U.S. warm-up jersey: $75.

U.S. jersey: $60.

Colombia hat: $20.

Two Big Macs, large fries, Coke, bottled water: $15.

Fish and chips: $7.

International Quarter-Pound Hot Dog: $3.50.

Snow cone: $2.50.

Bottled water sold by unlicensed vendor: $1.