Vuvuzelas were part of the 2010 FIFA World Cup held in South Africa. However, players and broadcasters had criticised vuvuzelas back then.

Along with vuvuzelas, the rules ban whistles, air horns and other loud noise-making devices, while musical instruments larger than 12 centimetres in any dimension require prior written approval from organizers. Drones and reusable water bottles are also prohibited.

Around the country and coast-to-coast, we check in the host cities counting down to the kick-off of FIFA World Cup 2026 - starting in less than one week!