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FIFA reverses WC water bottle ban after backlash
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- However, it added that "fans will not be permitted to bring in hard sided, reusable water bottles due to safety and security reasons."
- FIFA's stadium rules had originally stated that fans could bring in a transparent, reusable bottle up to 1 liter, or 33.8-ounce capacity.
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FIFA has reversed course on its decision to bar World Cup fans from bringing refillable water bottles into the tournament's 16 stadiums across North America, following fierce backlash from fan groups and leading politicians.
FIFA announced a new policy Friday in a post on social media, saying "all fans will be permitted to bring in one, soft, plastic, 20 ounces (590ml), factory sealed disposable water bottle into any FIFA World Cup 2026 match in the USA and Canada."
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