FIFA bans refillable water bottles at Boston World Cup matches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 7:34 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
FIFA has banned refillable plastic water bottles from Boston's Gillette Stadium during the World Cup matches. The ban is implemented due to safety concerns. Fans can expect to pay $5-$6 for bottled water at the venue, with games scheduled from June 13 to July 9, 2026. High temperatures in the area have raised concerns over hydration, especially since only five of the 16 host stadiums have roofs. A mandatory three-minute cooling break will occur around the 22nd minute of each half to address heat concerns.
- •Host city is Boston, with matches at Gillette Stadium.
- •First match is Haiti vs. Scotland on June 13, 2026.
- •Bottled water costs $5-$6 at the stadium.
- •Mandatory cooling breaks will be implemented during matches.
- •Only five host stadiums have roofs for shade.
- 7:34 PMYahoo Sports — Remember: You can't bring a water bottle to Boston World Cup games
"Gillette Stadium will host seven World Cup matches in June and July, but a new rule means fans won't be able to bring a refillable water bottles with them.
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