Fifa bans fans from taking reusable water bottles into World Cup stadiums after U-turn

• Move prevents ‘risk and injury to players and attendees’

• Fans concerned about heat and access to drinking water

Spectators will not be allowed to carry reusable water bottles into World Cup venues owing to safety concerns, Fifa has said, after a last-minute change to its stadium code of conduct.

The governing body had earlier permitted empty, transparent, reusable plastic bottles inside stadiums but said the updated code prohibited that. Other items such as bottles, cups, jars and cans are also banned to prevent the risk of injury if thrown.