Fifa backtracks on plastic water bottles at World Cup after backlash to ban

FIFA has reversed course on its water bottle policy for the upcoming World Cup in North America, now allowing fans to bring one sealed, disposable 590ml bottle into stadiums. The policy change came after backlash to an earlier update that had banned reusable bottles; previously, ticket holders were permitted an empty, transparent, reusable bottle of up to one litre. This marks the second amendment FIFA has made to its water bottle rules ahead of the tournament.