In a last-minute policy change, FIFA is banning reusable water bottles from stadiums hosting the World Cup.
FIFA announced the change on Thursday, exactly one week before matches start. The original rules allowed water bottles if the weather was hot enough.
Soccer’s governing body said in a statement to Reuters that the water bottle ban is to prevent injuries.
“FIFA is committed to protecting the health and safety of all players, referees, fans, volunteers, and staff,” the statement said. “FIFA made the decision to prohibit bottles to prevent risk and injury to players and attendees.”
Free Lions, the English national team’s traveling fan embassy, shared in a post on X a graphic previously released by FIFA, which stated that plastic reusable water bottles with a capacity up to one liter would be allowed.
FIFA announced the change on Thursday, exactly one week before matches start. The original rules allowed water bottles if the weather was hot enough.
Soccer’s governing body said in a statement to Reuters that the water bottle ban is to prevent injuries.
“FIFA is committed to protecting the health and safety of all players, referees, fans, volunteers, and staff,” the statement said. “FIFA made the decision to prohibit bottles to prevent risk and injury to players and attendees.”
Free Lions, the English national team’s traveling fan embassy, shared in a post on X a graphic previously released by FIFA, which stated that plastic reusable water bottles with a capacity up to one liter would be allowed.
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