The 2022 World Cup is on its way to being the worst for fans. To the bad time of the year in which it is celebrated, we must add all the restrictions and lack of rights for certain groups, but also something that few have fallen for, alcohol. There’s nothing like having a beer in the stadium watching your team, but this could be a problem in Qatar, where there are many restrictions on alcohol.
“It is an offense to drink alcohol or be drunk in public. British citizens have been arrested under this law, usually when they brought a related matter to the attention of the police, such as disorderly or offensive conduct. For example, drinking in a public could result in a prison sentence of up to 6 months and/or a fine of up to QAR 3,000. Alcohol is available only in licensed hotel restaurants and bars, and expats living in Qatar can obtain alcohol in a system Do not bring alcohol with you (except to take it home on the day of collection from the store) The legal drinking age in Qatar is 21, and establishments that serve alcohol will ask for an original photo ID upon entry “.
Will there be alcohol in the stadiums?
On the occasion of the World Cup, the Government has made everything more flexible and whether there will be alcohol in the Qatar stadiums. The beer will be sold and available to fans only three hours before and one hour after kickoff, but not during the game itself.
The FIFA Fan Festival will take place in Al Bidda Park, in the center of Doha. More information is expected to be announced, but fans are expected to wait until 6:30 p.m. local time to drink alcohol in the fan zone. Official partners Budweiser and Coca-Cola will have their products available.
This fan zone will be an alcohol tolerant area, but fans are advised not to drink such beverages in other non-designated areas. Of course, fans should prepare their pockets as beer prices are likely to be around 11 euros for a pint.
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