This year’s World Cup kicks off on November 20, and fans from around the world who will be attending the event are wondering under what conditions they will be allowed to consume alcohol in Qatar (the state is known to have limited alcohol consumption). prohibited in public places).
World Cup Qatar 2022 – beer will be available for purchase before and immediately after the matches
According to a source partially confirmed by FIFA, beer kiosks will be open around the stadiums immediately before and immediately after matches at the World Cup in Qatar, even though the sale of alcohol will remain strictly regulated, AFP reported.
Alcohol consumption strictly prohibited during matches in stadiums in Qatar
Instead, it will not be possible to consume alcohol during matches in stadiums.
The decision came after months of delicate discussions with authorities in the small Muslim-majority emirate in the Persian Gulf, where alcohol consumption is prohibited in public.
It’s a sensitive subject for FIFA, with beer maker Budweiser a major sponsor for three decades, and fans around the world also wondering what to expect from the tournament, which runs from November 20 to December 18, 2022.
Beer stalls closed 30 minutes before games start
A well-informed source said that beer kiosks will be available in the area around the stadiums when the gates open for matches and will close 30 minutes before the start of each match.
According to the same source, the stands will reopen for a short period after the match.
FIFA has not confirmed such a schedule, but a spokesman explained to AFP that the organization aims to “meet the needs of those who want to enjoy an alcoholic drink while respecting the local culture.”
According to a FIFA official, “ticket holders” will have access to beer “around the perimeter of the stadium, before kick-off and after the final whistle”.
Qatar expects more than a million visitors during the FIFA World Cup on its territory. The host state of the CM has less than 3 million inhabitants, according to Agerpres.
Source: Hot News RO
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