FIFA reverses water bottle ban at World Cup games, some restrictions apply
FIFA has reversed its ban on reusable water bottles at World Cup games, allowing fans to bring one factory-sealed plastic water bottle. However, hard-sided reusable bottles remain prohibited for safety reasons. This policy applies to matches in the United States and Canada, with uncertainty regarding its application in Mexico.
- ▪Fans can now bring one soft, plastic 20-ounce factory-sealed water bottle into stadiums.
- ▪Hard-sided reusable water bottles are still banned due to safety and security concerns.
- ▪The updated policy will be in effect for World Cup games in the United States and Canada.
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FIFA officials have done a bottle flip and announced they are reversing their previously announced reusable water bottle ban at World Cup games. Sort of.In an update posted on social media, FIFA World Cup 2026 Chief Operating Officer Heimo Schirgi said that fans will now be permitted to bring in one soft, plastic 20-ounce (590 millilitres) factory-sealed water bottle into stadiums where games are being played.Fans will not be allowed to bring in any hard-sided reusable water bottles due to safety and security reasons.This will be in effect at games played in the United States and Canada. Schirgi did not mention Mexico, so it is unclear at this time if the reversal also applies to stadiums there.
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