What is tailgating, and has FIFA banned it at World Cup stadiums in the US?
Al Jazeera·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
FIFA denied banning tailgating at 2026 World Cup stadiums in the United States following media reports and fan backlash. The organization stated it has no formal tailgating restriction policy but acknowledged site-specific limitations may apply based on local safety regulations and host city requirements. Tailgating is a pre-game tradition where American sports fans gather around parked vehicles outside stadiums to eat, drink, and socialize before matches.
Key Entities
FIFA2026 World CupUnited StatestailgatingWorld Cup stadiumsNorth America