FIFA confirmed a change in policy this week which will stop fans from bringing reusable water bottles into stadiums for this summer's World Cup
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FIFA confirmed a change in policy this week which will stop fans from bringing reusable water bottles into stadiums for this summer's World Cup
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Mark Wakefield Sport Central Audience Writer
19:28, 05 Jun 2026Updated 19:33, 05 Jun 2026
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Starmer has criticised Fifa’s decision to prevent fans from bringing refillable water bottles into World Cup stadiums
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Starmer has hit out at Fifa following widespread criticism of World Cup ticket prices
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FIFA have performed a late U-turn on their policy of allowing supporters at this summer's World Cup finals to bring water bottles…
