FIFA banned reusable bottles from being brought into World Cup 2026 stadiums 🚫, and outside it gets up to 40°C. Inside, a one-liter bottle of water costs $10.49 USD. A beer, almost $18. A churro, $10.99. Coincidence: Coca-Cola is the exclusive beverage supplier.
For many, the answer is obvious. “Why should these basic needs cost so much in this heat? They probably want to roast us all”, wrote one fan. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was blunt: the decision is “wrong and aimed at making money”. 🌡️
Others defend the measure: “Unfortunately, these are normal stadium prices in the United States. Nothing special for the World Cup”. FIFA backtracked after the complaints: it now allows one sealed disposable 560 ml bottle per person. Real security or business in disguise?
