06/11/2026
FIFA 2026 PROHIBITED ITEMS & THINGS in Houston 🚫 Weapons and self-defense items
* Fi****ms and ammunition
* Knives and blades
* Tasers and stun guns
* Pepper spray and mace
* Explosives or fireworks
🚫 Bags and containers
* Non-transparent backpacks and large purses
* Large camera bags
* Glass bottles, cans, jars, and hard containers
* Hard-sided coolers and thermal boxes
🚫 Noise-making devices
* Vuvuzelas
* Air horns
* Whistles and similar noisemakers
🚫 Sports and recreational items
* Soccer balls and inflatable balls
* Frisbees
* Darts
* Balloons
* Bicycles, skateboards, scooters, rollerblades
🚫 Photography and recording equipment
* Tripods
* Monopods
* Selfie sticks
* Professional video equipment
* Drones and remote-controlled aircraft
🚫 Flags and banners
* Flag poles
* Oversized flags
* Political, discriminatory, or offensive banners/signs
Water Bottle Rules
Current FIFA guidance allows fans to bring:
* One factory-sealed, disposable plastic water bottle up to 20 oz (590 ml).
Reusable hard water bottles are generally not permitted.
Bag Policy
Allowed:
* Clear bags up to 12” × 6” × 12”
* Small clutch/wallet up to 4.5” × 6.5”
What I Recommend Bringing
✅ Phone
✅ Digital FIFA ticket already downloaded
✅ Government-issued photo ID
✅ Small wallet
✅ Factory-sealed water bottle (20 oz max)
✅ Sunscreen (for Fan Festival)
✅ Hat and sunglasses
