FIFA Reverses Course: Now Allowing Bottles, but with Specific Rules
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
FIFA has reversed its policy for fans and will now allow them to bring their bottles into certain stadiums during the 2026 World Cup, adjusting a rule that previously prohibited spectators from entering with reusable bottles at the 16 tournament venues in North America, including some with little or no shade. In a social media post, FIFA stated that fans will be allowed to bring a factory-sealed, soft plastic, disposable water bottle of up to 20 ounces to any match held in the United States or Canada. In a video released by FIFA, Operations Director Heimo Schirgi noted that rigid reusable bottles will not be allowed for 'safety reasons.'
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