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World Cup spectators will not go thirsty after all.
This is after FIFA reversed its water bottle ban, after facing heat from political officials and fans.
The new policy was announced on social media Friday. "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," said the post on X. "As FIFA World Cup 2026 Chief Operating Officer, Heimo Schirgi, explains, fans will not be permitted to bring in hard sided, reusable water bottles due to safety and security reasons."
This is on the heels of a June 4 announcement that attendees would be prohibited from bringing refillable water bottles into the sports venues. FIFA said in a statement to Reuters that, "FIFA made the decision to prohibit bottles to prevent risk and injury to players and attendees."
The decision to ban water bottles turned controversial. As detailed by USA TODAY, weather is one of the biggest concerns for this World Cup with temperatures expected to climb while only five of the 16 host stadiums have a roof. MetLife Stadium does not have a roof.
Fans can buy water and other beverages in the stadium and FIFA has said it will not jack up the prices for this event.
The 2026 World Cup tournament will kick off on Thursday, June 11 in Mexico City. The first of eight games at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford will be on June 13 as Brazil takes on Morocco.
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The tournament's final match will take place at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, July 19.
This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: FIFA changes its stance on water bottles at MetLife for World Cup
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This is after FIFA reversed its water bottle ban, after facing heat from political officials and fans.
The new policy was announced on social media Friday. "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," said the post on X. "As FIFA World Cup 2026 Chief Operating Officer, Heimo Schirgi, explains, fans will not be permitted to bring in hard sided, reusable water bottles due to safety and security reasons."
This is on the heels of a June 4 announcement that attendees would be prohibited from bringing refillable water bottles into the sports venues. FIFA said in a statement to Reuters that, "FIFA made the decision to prohibit bottles to prevent risk and injury to players and attendees."
The decision to ban water bottles turned controversial. As detailed by USA TODAY, weather is one of the biggest concerns for this World Cup with temperatures expected to climb while only five of the 16 host stadiums have a roof. MetLife Stadium does not have a roof.
Fans can buy water and other beverages in the stadium and FIFA has said it will not jack up the prices for this event.
The 2026 World Cup tournament will kick off on Thursday, June 11 in Mexico City. The first of eight games at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford will be on June 13 as Brazil takes on Morocco.
More World Cup: Six excellent spots to watch the FIFA World Cup in North Jersey
The tournament's final match will take place at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, July 19.
This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: FIFA changes its stance on water bottles at MetLife for World Cup
Continue reading...
