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The Guardian:Fifa backtracks on plastic water bottles ban at World Cup after fury from fans

"...The move was criticised by fan groups and scientific experts, who were already concerned about the impact of extreme heat on the welfare of spectators, while the UK prime minister, Keir Starmer, called the measure “wrong” and said it was “about making money”....."

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jun/06/fifa-backtracks-on-plastic-water-bottles-at-world-cup-after-backlash-to-ban

#heatwaves #extremeheat #sports #water

Fifa backtracks on plastic water bottles at World Cup after ban condemned

Fifa has again amended its water bottle policy for the World Cup, allowing fans to bring in one sealed, disposable 590ml bottle into stadiums

The Guardian
Jun 6 at 6:39pmWeb
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@ai6yr I honestly would have taken it as a personal challenge to find a way to get a container in there, tho' .... I wouldn't go to such an event anyway.