Fans Will Not Be Allowed to Bring Water Bottles to 2026 World Cup Stadiums, Says FIFA
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
Fans attending the 2026 World Cup matches will be prohibited from entering stadiums with reusable water bottles, a last-minute policy change that could raise concerns about heat during the tournament this summer. 'FIFA made the decision to ban bottles to prevent risks and injuries to players and visitors,' a spokesperson for the global football governing body told NBC News in a statement on Thursday. 'Outside bottles are already banned at several of these venues for security reasons, and FIFA is applying this criterion at the stadiums of its tournament,' the statement noted. The measure comes as heat is expected to be a significant issue during the tournament, which is jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada. In parts of the southern U.S., daytime temperatures often reach the mid-80s Fahrenheit and higher during June and July. The Club World Cup, held in the U.S. last summer, generated complaints from players and fans about the heat.
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