The Times of India

FIFA scraps controversial water bottle ban for 2026 World Cup in US & Canada after furious backlash, Mexico unclear

FIFA has reversed part of its controversial World Cup stadium policy, confirming that fans in the United States and Canada will now be allowed to bring sealed water bottles into venues after widespread criticism over hydration and heat concerns. However, uncertainty remains over whether the same rules will apply to matches in Mexico, where clarification is still pending ahead of kickoff.