FIFA responds to criticism over a reported plan to ban fans from bringing water bottles into World Cup stadiums in the United States and Canada. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani raises concerns after media reports that FIFA would disallow bottles at matches during the tournament, and he says he is seeking answers from FIFA. Bloomberg reports FIFA provides assurances to the mayor that fans may bring water into stadiums, subject to specific conditions, after the controversy. The Athletic similarly notes that the policy change is widely criticized and that Mamdani says he will follow up with FIFA. Al Jazeera reports FIFA reverses course on the water bottle policy following backlash, aligning with the mayor’s concerns. The Mirror also characterizes Mamdani’s response as a demand for clarity from FIFA. Across the reports, the central points are that FIFA initially faced public pushback over water access rules for World Cup fans and then indicates a shift that permits water bottles within defined limits.