World Cup 2026: Fifa says disposable water bottles can be brought into stadiums
FIFA has updated its policy for the 2026 World Cup to allow fans to bring sealed, disposable plastic water bottles into stadiums. This reversal follows criticism from heat experts who warned that the previous ban on all bottles posed significant health risks to spectators.
Why it matters
The policy change balances stadium security concerns regarding projectile objects with the critical need for fan hydration during large-scale sporting events in potentially hot conditions.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, The 2022 World Cup attracted more than a million fans to Qatar
The article reports on a policy change and the subsequent public/expert reaction without taking a stance on the governing body's competence.
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