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FIFA has updated its stadium code for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, banning fans from bringing refillable bottles to World Cup venues.
2026 FIFA World Cup will be co-hosted by USA, Mexico and Canada. (AP Photo)
In a last-minute policy change, football’s global governing body FIFA has banned the fans from bringing refillable bottles at the world cup venue citing “protection and safety” measures. As early as last month, FIFA’s official code of conduct had a clause allowing spectators to “bring empty, transparent, reusable plastic bottles, up to (1 liter in) capacity” to the venues.
“For the avoidance of doubt, reusable water bottles may not be brought into the stadium,” an updated stadium code of conduct read.
News agency AFP confirmed, citing a FIFA spokesperson, that the rule change was taken on safety grounds, noting that several World Cup venues already barred the use of refillable water bottles.
“FIFA is committed to protecting the health and safety of all players, referees, fans, volunteers, and staff,” the statement read. “FIFA made the decision to prohibit bottles to prevent risk and injury to players and attendees. Outside bottles are already prohibited at several of these venues for safety considerations, and FIFA is applying this consideration across its tournament stadiums.”
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