Culture clash: FIFA insists tailgating is not banned at World Cup — but it’s not allowed at every stadium

The Independent's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn commission. SportFootballWorld CupCulture clash: FIFA insists tailgating is not banned at World Cup — but it’s not allowed at every stadiumWith nearly a dozen U.S. stadiums around the country hosting World Cup matches this summer, tailgating rules may varyRachel Dobkin in New York Thursday 16 April 2026 21:54 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"b2959393","articleMeta":{"url":"https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/fifa-world-cup-tailgating-b2959393.html","title":"Culture clash: FIFA insists tailgating not banned at World Cup"}}CloseNew Jersey governor addresses FIFA transportation costsInside Sport newsletter: Get an expert guide to the biggest moments shaping the world of sportGet our free Inside Sport newsletterGet our free Inside Sport newsletterEmail*SIGN UPI would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice{"className":"sc-1ge0fwe-0","newsletterData":{"regSourceNewsletter":"IND_Inside_Sport_CDP","regTitle":"Inside Sport","subscriptionGroup":"inside_sport","subscriptionGroupId":"9cec95c5-a973-40ac-9b05-03d636c07853","type":"sport","pathPrefix":["/sport","/f1"],"associatedAuthors":["Lawrence Ostlere","Kieran Jackson"],"title":"Inside Sport newsletter: Get an expert guide to the biggest moments shaping the world of sport","mobileTitle":"Get our free Inside Sport newsletter","imageSrc":"https://static.independent.co.uk/static-assets/images/newsletters/InsideSport1_1.png","newsletterKey":"receiveInsideSportNews","regSourceSection":"World Cup","regSourceMethod":"NSCs"},"isClimate":false}FIFA has insisted that tailgating is not outright banned at t...