FIFA Bans Reusable Bottles at World Cup

FIFA just pulled a major U-turn on World Cup water rules, banning refillable bottles in all 16 stadiums—just as scorching heat waves hit host cities. Fans were promised free water, but now they’ll pay for it, courtesy of Coca-Cola, FIFA’s top sponsor. The official line? Safety—bottles could be thrown. But critics say it’s a sneaky merch push, especially with players still getting three-minute water breaks mid-game. Outside, cooling tents and misting stations are the real hydration heroes. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1fa1c0a245a57a7e