Willing to bet that this is because franchises have paid large sums to FIFA/stadia for sole rights to sell food and drink. If fans think they’ve been screwed over at tournaments before, they ain’t seen nothing yet.So now no free water for fans despite the expected hot temperatures. That is beyond a disgrace. If they don't want fans bringing bottles in water should be provided free of charge inside the stadia.
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World Cup 2026: Heat experts warn 'reckless' Fifa of bottle ban health risk
Fans will not be allowed to take reusable water bottles into World Cup stadiums due to safety concerns, Fifa says in a late policy change.www.bbc.co.uk