FIFA have performed a late U-turn on their policy of allowing supporters at this summer's World Cup finals to bring water bottles into the stadium, in a potentially dangerous move

FIFA has banned fans from bringing reusable water bottles into stadiums at the 2026 World Cup, despite growing warnings that extreme heat could put supporters at risk.

FIFA has banned fans from bringing refillable water bottles into World Cup venues in a last-minute policy change that will force thirsty supporters to pay for bottled water, The…

The organization’s Stadium Code of Conduct previously allowed fans to bring their personal reusable bottles into World Cup venues.

The rule is being enforced on safety grounds, a Fifa spokesperson said.

Football bosses claim safety concerns behind last-minute move despite warnings over searing temperatures in Canada, Mexico and the US.

June 4 : Attendees of the World Cup will not be allowed to carry reusable water bottles into venues due to safety concerns, FIFA said on Thursday, following a last-minute change…

Fans attending the 2026 FIFA World Cup will not be allowed to bring reusable water bottles into stadiums. FIFA cited safety concerns for this last-minute change. This decision…

Football's governing body makes a last-minute U-turn on its stadium code of conduct.

FIFA has changed its rules for fans attending the 2026 World Cup and will no longer allow reusable water bottles inside stadiums, citing safety concerns, news agency Reuters…

Spectators will not be allowed to carry reusable water bottles into World Cup venues owing to safety concerns

Many matches during this summer’s tournament will be played in hot weather across the United States, Mexico and Canada

FIFA have performed a late U-turn on their policy of allowing supporters at this summer's World Cup finals to bring water bottles into the stadium, in a potentially dangerous move

Fans attending the World Cup will no longer be permitted to bring reusable water bottles into stadiums due to safety concerns, FIFA said Thursday after a...

FIFA has banned refillable water bottles at World Cup venues, forcing fans to buy water. This last-minute policy change raises health concerns amid extreme

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The governing body has assured supporters that free drinking water will be widely available throughout tournament venues and that fans will have access to water stations inside…

The move comes as heat is expected to be a major issue during this summer’s tournament, which is being jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada.

FIFA has made a late change of policy to bar World Cup fans from bringing refillable water bottles into the tournament's 16 stadiums across North America.

FIFA has reversed its decision, banning reusable water bottles from World Cup stadiums. Fans will now have to purchase bottled water inside venues. FIFA cites safety concerns for…

World Cup ticket holders have reportedly been informed by the governing body that it has updated its code of conduct to state that 'reusable water bottles are no longer permitted'…