FIFA announced Friday that fans will be allowed to bring their own water bottles into some stadiums during matches. world cupI adjusted the policy like this: Spectators are not allowed to bring refillable water bottles. The tournament will enter 16 stadiums across North America, including stadiums with limited or no shade from the sun.
FIFA said in a social media post. Fans will be allowed to bring one factory-sealed, soft plastic, 20-ounce (590 milliliter) disposable water bottle. You may not participate in matches held in the United States or Canada.
In a video released by FIFA, chief operating officer Heimo Silgi said fans would still not be allowed to bring in hard-sided reusable water bottles “for safety and security reasons.”
“For the avoidance of doubt, reusable water bottles are not allowed in stadiums,” FIFA said in a statement.
FIFA stadium regulations stated that fans could bring in clear, reusable bottles with a capacity of up to 1 liter or 33.8 ounces. On Thursday, “Stadium Code of Conduct” The update was criticized by British fan groups, who argued that FIFA had ensured players carried empty water bottles to fill up with freely available water at tournaments. heat and abnormal weather expected to be a factor.
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