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U.S. World Cup Stadiums Impose $20 Clear-Bag Rule

6/25/2026

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U.S. World Cup stadiums enforce a clear-bag rule banning purses, backpacks.
Fans must buy clear bags from hawkers for about $20.
Fans such as Ethan Magda (Arizona) and Ken Son (Taiwan) said the rule was omitted from signage and that buying a clear bag raised the cost of their World Cup experience.
U.S. officials cite gun ownership and terrorism fears, with FIFA listing the rule as its top fan-safety issue.

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U.S. World Cup stadiums enforce a clear-bag rule banning purses, backpacks.
Fans must buy clear bags from hawkers for about $20.
Fans such as Ethan Magda (Arizona) and Ken Son (Taiwan) said the rule was omitted from signage and that buying a clear bag raised the cost of their World Cup experience.
U.S. officials cite gun ownership and terrorism fears, with FIFA listing the rule as its top fan-safety issue.