FIFA World Cup 2026

FIFA to allow disposable water bottles at World Cup games after outcry​

AFP
June 7, 2026

LOS ANGELES: FIFA said on Friday it will allow fans to bring one “soft, plastic” disposable water bottle into World Cup venues after its ban on refillable bottles sparked an outcry.

“All fans will be permitted to bring in one, soft, plastic 20 ounces (590ml), factory-sealed disposable water bottle into any FIFA World Cup 2026 match in the US and Canada,” World Cup chief operating officer Heimo Schirgi, said in a video posted on FIFA’s X account.

The announcement, which FIFA called a “clarification” of its water bottle policy, came two days after FIFA said that refillable water bottles wouldn’t be allowed.
 

Lyari kicks its troubles aside as World Cup mania strikes​

Shazia Hasan
June 7, 2026

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KARACHI: Visiting Lyari around this time when the FIFA World Cup is just round the corner is an experience. Football fever is on the rise. Walking down each lane and alley tells you a story about the community’s love for football.

Ill-famed for turf wars and drug trafficking, Lyari is also known as ‘Mini Brazil’ because while the negatives divide the community, football unites it.

The narrow winding alleys of Lyari permit the children and youth playing football here to give short passes mostly and become great dribblers of the ball. Their playing style resembles that of Brazilian players.

Their looks resemble too and to enhance that particular feature you’ll find most youngsters sporting the hairstyles of their favourite Brazilian players.

This reporter must have run into five or six Neymar look-alikes just because of the hair.

With giant screens being installed and walls painted with flags, youngsters sport their favourite footballers’ hairstyles
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Still, over time, there has been some change in opinions.
 
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FIFA to allow disposable water bottles at World Cup games after outcry​

AFP
June 7, 2026

LOS ANGELES: FIFA said on Friday it will allow fans to bring one “soft, plastic” disposable water bottle into World Cup venues after its ban on refillable bottles sparked an outcry.

“All fans will be permitted to bring in one, soft, plastic 20 ounces (590ml), factory-sealed disposable water bottle into any FIFA World Cup 2026 match in the US and Canada,” World Cup chief operating officer Heimo Schirgi, said in a video posted on FIFA’s X account.

The announcement, which FIFA called a “clarification” of its water bottle policy, came two days after FIFA said that refillable water bottles wouldn’t be allowed.
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Clowns are running the tournament. Utter clowns.
 

World Cup greats win friendlies​


Brazil, Argentina and Germany all won their preparatory games

REUTERS
June 07, 2026

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Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo shoots at goal. REUTERS

NEW YORK: Multi-champions Brazil, Argentina and Germany all won their preparatory games for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Saturday, although by small margins, with former champion England and hopeful Portugal also securing victories.

The busy day of friendlies saw some of the biggest stars on display, with Cristiano Ronaldo, Vini Jr and Mohamed Salah playing, but ‌three-time champion Argentina opted to rest Lionel Messi against Honduras in Texas in a game where forward Lautaro Martinez shone with a goal and one assist for a 2-0 win. Simeone scored the second for Argentina.

Five-times champion Brazil beat Egypt 2-1 in Cleveland with Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes scoring early from inside the box and Lyon forward Endrick adding in the second half after an assist from Barcelona's Raphinha.
 
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