Pakistan, June 4 -- FIFA has announced that spectators attending matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup will not be allowed to bring reusable water bottles into stadiums, citing safety concerns and the need to protect players, officials and fans.

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The decision follows a last-minute amendment to FIFA's Stadium Code of Conduct, which came into effect earlier this week. Under previous guidelines, spectators were permitted to carry empty, transparent reusable plastic bottles into venues. However, the updated regulations now prohibit reusable bottles along with other items such as cans, jars, cups and containers.

In a statement, FIFA said the measure was introduced to ...