England supporters banned from taking 33 items into World Cup stadiums

We're less than a week into the 2026 World Cup, and fans have been at the heart of every second of the action, making their way from around the globe to line the streets of North America in the thousands.

From Scotland's famed Tartan Army bouncing in the stands of a Boston Red Sox baseball game, to the Netherlands' iconic orange jerseys dancing their way from the local pubs to the stadium, each nation's supporters have proved their worth.

Now, it's England's turn, as the opening fixture against Croatia will be their biggest test in the group stage, and the fans will be willing on Tuchel's men to get off to a fast start.

But there won't be a festival feeling like 2010, as items like the vuvuzelas are on a list of 33 things that England fans are banned from taking into the Dallas Stadium.

FIFA bans England fans from having these 33 items

FIFA has already cracked down on the festivities in the World Cup, and in a bid to create a safe environment for all stadium-goers, the governing body has announced an extended list of items not allowed to come through the turnstiles.

At the top of the list come food, drinks, cans, and (most) bottles. This ruling was highlighted earlier in the tournament as fans were originally prevented from bringing in any refreshments, despite the harsh heat, leaving fans aghast at the prices of concessions inside the stadiums.

FIFA made a U-Turn on their decision to not allow bottled water, making an exception for 'factory sealed' drinks bottles under 590ml.

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Then there are your typical football fan items, as FIFA has been harsher than other years, banning beach umbrellas, selfie sticks, folding chairs, and inflatables - no Darren Bent ghost goals at the 2026 World Cup.

'Excessive noise instruments' like air horns and vuvuzelas are banned too.

England fans will also not be allowed bags (unless they are clear and opaque), as the stadiums will not have bag checks - anyone carrying a rucksack or a purse larger than 6.5 inches wide will be turned away.

Of course, there are the obvious bans of pyrotechnics, fireworks, flares, and smoke bombs, as well as vapes, weapons, and aerosols.

A full list of banned items at World Cup stadiums

The full list of banned items at all World Cup stadiums include:

• Weapons of any kind (including tasers or pepper sprays)
• Explosives or detonators
• Objects that could be used as a weapon (beach umbrellas, motorcycle helmets)
• Work tools and hard hats
• Protection gear like bulletproof vests
• Items that can conceal a person’s identity, except for religious headwear and medical masks
• Items that can produce smoke, heat, or flames
• Toxic, radioactive, or corrosive materials
• Highly flammable or corrosive items
• Aerosol cylinders
• Capped items that may be thrown (i.e., bottles or cans) and any objects made of glass
• Sports equipment
• Inflatables
• Strollers, bicycles, rollerblades, skateboards, and scooters
• Large items that cannot be stored under a stadium seat
• Large bags, backpacks, or non-transparent bags
• Significant quantities of paper or rolls of paper
• Powdery materials (some small makeup items, such as powder, will be permitted)
• Animals, except service animals
• Liquids containing alcohol, except hand sanitizer
• Any liquids bigger than 100ml, except baby milk or liquid for medical purposes
• Any food items except for baby food or medical requirements
• Drugs, narcotics, or stimulants
• Vapes or tobacco products
• Radio-electronic or high-frequency devices
• Musical instruments
• Devices that produce excessively loud sounds, such as vuvuzelas, whistles, or air horns
• Laser beams
• Equipment capable of recording sound or audio, including professional video cameras
• More than one set of extra batteries
• Mounts for photo and video equipment
• Drones and remote controlled aircrafts
• Large binoculars

England fans will want to be extra privy to the bag and refreshment rules, which will be the most common cause of confusion for those who have traveled.