FIFA changes mind on controversial World Cup water bottle decision
FIFA has reversed its decision regarding water bottles at the World Cup, allowing spectators to bring one sealed, soft-plastic, 20-ounce bottle into stadiums. This change comes after concerns about high temperatures affecting fans during the games. FIFA will still prohibit hard plastic or metal bottles and will provide cooling tents and misting stations at most venues.
- ▪FIFA initially announced that no bottles would be allowed in stadiums to prevent risks to players and attendees.
- ▪The decision to allow one sealed water bottle was made following public outrage and concerns about heat during the games.
- ▪Many games are expected to have temperatures exceeding 90 degrees, prompting FIFA to provide additional cooling measures.
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Soccer FIFA changes mind on controversial World Cup water bottle decision By Ryan Giancola Published June 5, 2026, 10:52 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google FIFA walked back its water bottle policy Friday. It will now allow spectators to bring one sealed, soft-plastic, 20-ounce water bottle into all stadiums in the United States or Canada, though was not specified if these rules would apply for the games in Mexico. FIFA will still not allow any hard plastic or metal bottles into the stadium.
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