2026 World Cup runs June 11 to July 19 across Mexico and United States
2026 World Cup runs June 11-July 19 across Mexico and the United States.
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2026 FIFA World Cup
FIFA announces security measures and heat mitigation strategies for the 2026 FIFA World Cup across 16 North American venues, including a prohibition on reusable water bottles in stadiums and cooling provisions for players and supporters amid forecasted extreme heat conditions.
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2026-08-16 to 2026-11-13 · UTC publication dates
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FIFA guarantees water bottle prices at 2026 World Cup stadiums will match other venue events
FIFA stated that prices for water bottles sold inside 2026 World Cup stadiums will remain consistent with prices charged at other events held in those respective stadiums. This commitment was made in response to the ban on reusable water bottles being brought from outside the venues.
FIFA bans reusable water bottles from 2026 World Cup stadiums
FIFA has prohibited reusable water bottles from being brought into stadiums for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, effective immediately according to stadium conduct code section 3.1.11. The ban applies to all 16 stadiums hosting the tournament. Previously, empty plastic bottles that could be refilled at water fountains were permitted. FIFA cited security reasons and prevention of injuries to players and spectators as the justification for the ban.
FIFA implements cooling measures for 2026 World Cup players and staff
FIFA has imposed cooling breaks at the midpoint of each half during matches at the 2026 World Cup to address extreme heat conditions. The organization has also provided air-conditioned benches for team coaching staff and will implement mitigation devices for supporters including misters, fans, hydration stations, cooling tents, and other amenities around stadium perimeters.
Climatologists predict extreme heat will affect approximately one-quarter of 2026 World Cup matches
Climate scientists have reported that approximately one-quarter of matches at the 2026 World Cup could be affected by extreme heat, including the final scheduled for New Jersey. The heat will be exacerbated by high humidity in several stadium locations.
2026 World Cup scheduled from June 11 to July 19 across three countries
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, running from June 11 through July 19. The tournament will use 16 stadiums across the three host nations, with multiple venues located in regions experiencing extreme summer heat and high humidity.
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FIFA deploys cooling measures as heat threatens 2026 World Cup matches
FIFA implements cooling measures and hydration policies as climate data predicts extreme heat for one-quarter of 2026 matches.