FIFA’s last-minute reversal this week of an exception that would have allowed fans attending matches in Canada and the U.S. to bring reusable water bottles sparked a backlash.
Soccer fans will be allowed to bring one store-bought, unopened water bottle into World Cup matches — but hard-sided, reusable water bottles remain banned, FIFA said Friday amid stinging criticism from the mayors of Toronto and New York City.
In a social media post, Heimo Schirgi, the FIFA World Cup 2026 chief operating officer, said he wanted to “clarify” the governing body’s rules on fans bringing their own water to matches.
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The organization’s Stadium Code of Conduct previously allowed fans to bring their personal reusable bottles into World Cup venues.
