Media are seen on the pitch of BMO Field during a tour organized by MLSE and the City of Toronto to showcase the stadium’s upgrades ahead of hosting six FIFA World Cup 2026 matches in Toronto, Ont., March 24, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Eduardo Lima
Toronto officials say they raised concerns with FIFA about stadium water bottle ban
Jun 5, 2026 | 8:52 AM
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TORONTO — Toronto officials say they have raised their concerns with FIFA about its decision to ban reusable water bottles at World Cup stadiums.
Sharon Bollenbach, the City of Toronto’s FIFA World Cup 2026 executive director, says the city is now awaiting FIFA’s final decision.
Dr. Michelle Murti, the city’s chief medical officer of health, says she is concerned about fans’ health if there were to be a heat alert in Toronto during a World Cup match day.
Toronto environmental advocates have also urged the city to push back on the water bottle ban.
