England World Cup Fans Risk Ejection Over Profanity and Cheeky Chants
Supporters of ENGLAND during the World Cup might be removed from stadiums for playful chants or inappropriate language.
Cheering for Harry Kane and the team could also result in expulsion for rude gestures, as specified in a comprehensive 94-point Fifa code of conduct that outlines acceptable behavior—from removing shirts to “bothering” players.
Ticket holders were given a 2,500-word document prior to Thursday’s opening match, advising them to refrain from behavior that might “disturb public order or offend a reasonable person.”
The guidelines clarify: “To be clear, tattoos and body paint do not count as clothing.”
Displays of St George’s Cross flags—often including fans’ club names—are prohibited if they obscure advertisers’ logos.
Flags or banners exceeding 2mx1 are completely banned in stadiums unless pre-approved through an online portal.
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The maximum allowable size for musical instruments is capped at 4.7 inches.
England fan Steve Jones, 56, from Farnham, Hants, expressed his concerns: “Are we still allowed to enjoy ourselves at this World Cup?”
“Fans are investing a lot to be treated like children.”
“Chants and banter are what make football special. You can’t just turn that off.”
Lorelei Menzies, 47, from Southampton, added: “Fifa needs to recognize that football is not the same as attending a theater.”
Fifa was contacted for a comment.
