Sky News (UK) • June 6, 2026 09:27

FIFA to allow plastic water bottles at World Cup after backlash over ban

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Football fans will be allowed to bring sealed disposable water bottles into World Cup stadiums in the US and Canada after criticism over a decision to ban reusable bottles.

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Thu 06:01 - Al Jazeera English

World Cup 2026: FIFA bans fans from bringing reusable bottles to stadiums

Thu 10:26 - Sky News (UK)

'What next - sun cream?': Fans banned from taking water bottles into World Cup games

Thu 14:23 - BBC Europe

Fifa bans all water bottles from World Cup games

Sat 09:27 - Sky News (UK)

FIFA to allow plastic water bottles at World Cup after backlash over ban

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Al Jazeera English

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06:01

World Cup 2026: FIFA bans fans from bringing reusable bottles to stadiums

Football's governing body makes a last-minute U-turn on its stadium code of conduct.

BBC Europe

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14:23

Fifa bans all water bottles from World Cup games

Fifa has been warned it is putting fans' health at risk by introducing a bottle ban at this summer's World Cup.

Sky News (UK)

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10:26

'What next - sun cream?': Fans banned from taking water bottles into World Cup games

Fans will no longer be allowed to bring refillable plastic bottles into World Cup stadiums after FIFA made a last-minute change to its policy for attending matches.