Fifa bans fans from taking water bottles into World Cup stadiums
Summary
Fifa has banned fans from bringing reusable water bottles and other containers into World Cup stadiums due to safety concerns about objects being thrown. Fans can buy water inside stadiums at normal prices, and Fifa says it will provide cooling measures because some venues will be very hot.Key Facts
- Fans cannot bring reusable water bottles, cups, jars, or cans into World Cup stadiums.
- The ban was announced just seven days before the tournament starts on June 11.
- Fifa cited safety reasons, aiming to reduce injuries from objects thrown by fans.
- Fans will be able to buy water inside stadiums at prices similar to other events.
- Some stadiums will have very high temperatures; Fifa will offer cooling options like misting stations and cooling tents.
- The change reverses the earlier rule allowing empty, clear plastic bottles up to 1 liter.
- Fans’ groups criticized the late change, worrying about water availability and costs.
- Similar bottle bans happened at the last World Cup in Qatar.
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