FIFA clarifies rule on bringing of disposable water bottles at World Cup games after outcry LOS ANGELES: FIFA said Friday it will allow fans to bring one “soft, plastic” disposable water bottle into World Cup venues after its ban on refillable bottles sparked an outcry. “All fans will be permitted to bring in one, soft, plastic 20 ounces (590ml), factory sealed disposable water bottle into any FIFA World Cup 2026 match in the USA and Canada,” World Cup chief operating officer Heimo Schirgi, said in a video posted on FIFA’s X account.

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…

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…

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…