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Starmer takes another dig at Fifa as World Cup edges nearer
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSir Keir Starmer has sharply criticised Fifa's decision to prohibit fans from bringing refillable water bottles into World Cup stadiums, branding the move "wrong" and motivated by money. Fifa's updated code of conduct, issued on 2 June, reversed a previous policy that allowed empty, transparent, reusable bottles of up to one litre capacity, now banning them entirely. Starmer suggested the ban is a tactic to force fans to purchase expensive bottled water inside the venues, adding to already high ticket costs, and urged FIFA to reconsider for the sake of supporters. The football governing body stated the ban aims to "prevent risk and injury to players and attendees”, despite previous concerns from fan groups and scientific experts about spectator welfare in extreme heat. The Free Lions England fan embassy and other groups have also condemned the decision, viewing it as a "money-grab" and questioning the rationale given the hot conditions expected at the stadiums. In fullStarmer hits out at Fifa over World Cup water bottle ban for fans: ‘It’s just wrong’Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
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nytimes.com
FIFA U-turns on World Cup water bottle policy, bans fans from bringing them into stadiums
The code of conduct has been altered so fans will no longer be able to take in, or refill, water bottles.
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africanews.com
FIFA bans reusable bottles despite heat warnings ahead of 2026 World Cup | Africanews
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.
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france24.com
World Cup fans barred from bringing water bottles into stadia
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…
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thestar.com
World Cup fans can’t bring water bottles to games as FIFA reverses policy
The organization’s Stadium Code of Conduct previously allowed fans to bring their personal reusable bottles into World Cup venues.
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nzherald.co.nz
Fifa bans refillable bottles at World Cup stadiums in last-minute rule change
The rule is being enforced on safety grounds, a Fifa spokesperson said.
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scmp.com
Fifa hits fans in pocket again, bans reusable water bottles at World Cup
Football bosses claim safety concerns behind last-minute move despite warnings over searing temperatures in Canada, Mexico and the US.
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channelnewsasia.com
FIFA bans reusable bottles at World Cup venues citing safety concerns
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…
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aljazeera.com
FIFA bans fans from bringing reusable bottles to World Cup venues
Football's governing body makes a last-minute U-turn on its stadium code of conduct.
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theguardian.com
Fifa bans fans from taking reusable water bottles into World Cup stadiums after U-turn
Spectators will not be allowed to carry reusable water bottles into World Cup venues owing to safety concerns
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mirror.co.uk
FIFA should be ashamed after last-minute World Cup change that risks lives
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
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dailysabah.com
FIFA bans reusable bottles at World Cup stadiums over safety concerns
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...
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punchng.com
FIFA bans refillable water bottles at World Cup venues
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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independent.co.uk
Fifa risks more fan fury with controversial decision ahead of World Cup
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tnx.africa
FIFA bans reusable water bottles inside world cup stadiums, fans fume
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…
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apnews.com
FIFA prohibits fans from bringing refillable water bottles into World Cup stadiums
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.
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dailymail.com
Outrage as FIFA bans fans taking water bottles into World Cup stadiums
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'…
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FIFA staff concerned fan water-bottle ban was influenced by commercial considerations
The world governing body has been criticised for the change in policy for World Cup fans during the peak of summer in North America.
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Starmer hits out at Fifa over World Cup water bottle ban for fans: ‘It’s just wrong’
Starmer has criticised Fifa’s decision to prevent fans from bringing refillable water bottles into World Cup stadiums
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Starmer takes another dig at Fifa as World Cup edges nearer
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Keir Starmer calls out FIFA over World Cup plan as politicians demand answers
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