Reusable Water Bottles Banned At FIFA World Cup 2026 Due To This Reason

Published 4 June 2026 · sports

Reusable Water Bottles Banned At FIFA World Cup 2026 Due To This Reason Published By, Last Updated: June 04, 2026, 09:19 IST FIFA has updated

Reusable Water Bottles Banned At FIFA World Cup 2026 Due To This Reason Published By, Last Updated: June 04, 2026, 09:19 IST FIFA has updated its stadium code for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, banning fans from bringing refillable bottles to World Cup venues. Rapid Read 2026 FIFA World Cup will be co-hosted by USA, Mexico and Canada. (AP Photo) In a last-minute policy change, football’s global governing body FIFA has banned the fans from bringing refillable bottles at the world cup venue citing “protection and safety" measures. As early as last month, FIFA’s official code of conduct had a clause allowing spectators to “bring empty, transparent, reusable plastic bottles, up to (1 liter in) capacity" to the venues. “For the avoidance of doubt, reusable water bottles may not be brought into the stadium," an updated stadium code of conduct read.

News agency AFP confirmed, citing a FIFA spokesperson, that the rule change was taken on safety grounds, noting that several World Cup venues already barred the use of refillable water bottles. “FIFA is committed to protecting the health and safety of all players, referees, fans, volunteers, and staff," the statement read. “FIFA made the decision to prohibit bottles to prevent risk and injury to players and attendees. Outside bottles are already prohibited at several of these venues for safety considerations, and FIFA is applying this consideration across its tournament stadiums." Misting Stations, Bottles Available At Consistent Prices The statement further added that the bottles will be sold inside the venue premises and will be available at prices consistent with “other events held at each stadium." There will be misting stations, fans, hydration stations and cooling tents would be available in “the stadium footprint".

Experts Warning Experts have issued warnings that spectators are in danger of health risks from extreme heat. As per research conducted by World Weather Attribution, 26 of 104 matches to be held at the 2026 FIFA World Cup are likely to be played in conditions where the Wet Bulb Global Temperature (WBGT) exceeds 26 degrees. At the FIFA Club World Cup held in the USA last year, fans often complained of high temperatures with supporters barred from bringing water bottles into venues. With AFP Inputs News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit About the Author Feroz Khan Feroz Khan has been covering sports for over 12 years now and is currently working with Network18 as Principal Correspondent.