FIFA partially reverses ban on reusable water bottles from World Cup matches

05-06-2026 23:18 via vancouversun.com

FIFA partially reverses ban on reusable water bottles from World Cup matches

FIFA has partially reversed a ban on World Cup fans bringing reusable water bottles into matches, a decision that drew heavy criticism around the world for health and environmental reasons. Read More

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FIFA partly reverses ban on reusable water bottles from World Cup matches

FIFA partly reverses ban on reusable water bottles from World Cup matches