Fifa backtracks on plastic water bottles ban at World Cup after fury from fans
Fans will now be allowed one sealed bottle at matchesKeir Starmer among critics of previous U-turn on policyFifa has again amended its water bottle policy for the World Cup in North America, allowing fans to bring in one sealed, disposable 20-ounce (590ml) bottle into stadiums.Ticket holders had previously been permitted an empty, transparent and reusable …
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Fifa abandons plan for World Cup water bottle ban after backlash
Plans to bar reusable bottles from grounds had faced criticism with temperatures set to soar during the tournament
Wiegman pays price for lack of defensive pragmatism as Spain expose technical gap | Tom Garry
England were outclassed in Mallorca and would have been better served by trying to contain the world championsAs the game ticked into second-half stoppage time, Spain were almost showboating, Aitana Bonmatí flicking the ball around the pitch with grace, style and a swagger that sent out an emphatic message: Spain are significantly better than England.On a …
‘It hurts. I expected a different game’: Wiegman’s shock at Spain humbling
England likely to face World Cup qualification playoffsManager calls for a reaction in final group matchSarina Wiegman said she wants to see a reaction from her Lionesses after England suffered their heaviest defeat in 17 years against Spain.It was a humbling evening for Wiegman and her team, who needed a win or a draw to qualify for the World Cup. Even a …
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Uruguay World Cup 2026 team guide
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Romário: ‘I consider myself one of the greatest players ever. An 11 out of 10’
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