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Full List of Items Banned at World Cup As FIFA U-Turns on Water Bottles

Full List of Items Banned at World Cup As FIFA U-Turns on Water Bottles

Summary

FIFA has banned refillable water bottles at stadiums for the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The change aims to improve safety and speed up security checks but will require fans to buy drinks inside the venues.

Key Facts

  • Refilling water bottles will not be allowed inside World Cup stadiums in 2026.
  • The ban covers all host venues in the US, Canada, and Mexico.
  • FIFA says the rule is to protect the health and safety of everyone at the event.
  • The rule represents a change from previous tournaments where sealed drinks were sometimes allowed.
  • Fans will have to buy drinks from sellers inside the stadium.
  • There are concerns about the cost and availability of drinks during hot games.
  • The ban on water bottles is part of a longer list of items that cannot be brought into stadiums.
  • The new rules are meant to make security checks faster and safer.
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