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USA · Canada · Mexico · Summer 2026

2026 FIFA World Cup Bag Policy and Tickets

Every host stadium runs FIFA's strict clear-bag policy on match days, even the ones that let you bring a bigger bag to a concert. Here is exactly what gets you through the gate, stadium by stadium, plus live tickets to the matches that are left.

The FIFA Clear-Bag Rule

FIFA sets one bag policy across all 16 host stadiums, and it is stricter than most concert rules. Bags must be clear and small, with one tidy exception for a clutch.

Allowed

  • A clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bag up to 12 by 12 by 6 inches
  • A small non-clear clutch or wallet, no larger than 4.5 by 6.5 inches
  • One soft, factory sealed, disposable plastic water bottle up to 20 ounces (USA and Canada)
  • A portable phone charger up to 4.7 by 6.7 inches, carried inside your clear bag

Not Allowed

  • Any bag that is not clear, or a clear bag larger than 12 by 12 by 6 inches
  • Backpacks, coolers, and hard-sided or reusable water bottles
  • Noise-makers, including vuvuzelas, air horns, whistles, and loudspeakers
  • Large musical instruments that security cannot fully see, roughly anything over 4.7 inches per side
  • Weapons, lighters, matches, spray cans, smoke devices, and work tools
  • Professional cameras, selfie sticks, drones, and laser pointers

One thing that trips fans up

This is tighter than a concert at the same building. For a show at MetLife Stadium or SoFi Stadium you can usually carry a larger, non-clear bag. On a World Cup match day, only the clear-bag rule above applies, whatever the venue normally allows.

The 16 Host Stadiums

Matches are spread across 11 US, two Canadian, and three Mexican stadiums. The same clear-bag rule applies at all of them. Tap one we cover for its full concert bag policy.

MetLife Stadium · FinalEast Rutherford, NJAT&T StadiumArlington, TXMercedes-Benz StadiumAtlanta, GASoFi StadiumInglewood, CALevi's StadiumSanta Clara, CALumen FieldSeattle, WAGEHA Field at Arrowhead StadiumKansas City, MO
NRG StadiumHouston, TX
Hard Rock StadiumMiami Gardens, FLLincoln Financial FieldPhiladelphia, PAGillette StadiumFoxborough, MABMO FieldToronto, ONBC PlaceVancouver, BC
Estadio AztecaMexico City, MX
Estadio BBVAMonterrey, MX
Estadio AkronGuadalajara, MX

Live Match Tickets

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World Cup Bag Policy FAQ

Does the 2026 World Cup require a clear bag?

Yes. FIFA runs a clear-bag policy at every host stadium. Only a clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bag up to 12 by 12 by 6 inches is allowed, plus a small non-clear clutch up to 4.5 by 6.5 inches.

Can I bring a water bottle to a World Cup match?

In the USA and Canada you can bring one soft, factory sealed, disposable plastic bottle up to 20 ounces. Hard-sided and reusable bottles are not allowed.

Is the World Cup bag rule different from a concert at the same stadium?

Yes, and that catches a lot of people. Many of these stadiums let you bring a bigger, non-clear bag for a concert, but for a World Cup match FIFA's clear-bag rule applies no matter what the venue normally allows.

Are backpacks allowed at the World Cup?

No. Backpacks are not allowed, even clear ones, unless they fit within the 12 by 12 by 6 inch clear-bag limit. Coolers are not allowed either.

What is banned at World Cup stadiums?

Noise-makers like vuvuzelas, air horns, and whistles, large instruments, weapons, lighters, spray cans, professional cameras, selfie sticks, and drones, among other items.