FIFA scraps controversial water bottle ban for 2026 World Cup in US & Canada after furious backlash, Mexico unclear
FIFA has reversed part of its controversial World Cup stadium policy, confirming that fans in the United States and Canada will now be allowed to bring sealed water bottles into venues after widespread criticism over hydration and heat concerns.
However, uncertainty remains over whether the same rules will apply to matches in Mexico, where clarification is still pending ahead of kickoff.
World Cup Preparations Intensify
- SoFi Stadium workers vote to authorize a strike days before the World Cup begins ABC7 Los Angeles —
- A week before USMNT World Cup opener, 96% of union for SoFi Stadium workers vote to strike The New York Times —
- SoFi Stadium workers vote to authorize strike with World Cup days away Los Angeles Times —
- Stadium Workers Authorize Strike Ahead Of The World Cup Huffington Post —
- Stadium workers near Los Angeles vote to authorize a strike days before the World Cup begins ABC News —