FIFA to allow disposable water bottles at World Cup games after outcry

LOS ANGELES, JUNE 6: FIFA said Friday it will allow fans to bring one "soft, plastic" disposable water bottle into World Cup venues after its ban on refillable bottles sparked an outcry.

"All fans will be permitted to bring in one, soft, plastic 20 ounces, water bottle into any FIFA WC match in the USA and Canada," World Cup chief operating officer Heimo Schirgi, said in a video posted on FIFA's X account. The announcement, which FIFA called a "clarification" of its water bottle policy, came two days after FIFA said that refillable water bottles wouldn't be allowed.    �"AFP