As the 2022 FIFA World Cup kicks off today (Sunday) there are key legal issues fans should take into account while in Qatar, Express Sport reports.
This became imperative to reduce all risk of fans falling foul of Qatar’s punishments which include lengthy jail sentences.
And one such is alcohol whose sale has been one of the most contentious issues surrounding the tournament. And Qatari has agreed to relax the country’s strict laws on where it can be sold for the duration of the World Cup.
Fans can buy drinks in fan zones and select hotels but have reigned in on earlier promises to have it available in the vicinity of stadiums after the royal family intervened.
Supporters will be restricted to just four drinks and it will come at a considerable cost, with 500ml of Budweiser setting you back £12. You must be at least 21 years old to purchase in any of the licensed venues.
And on Friday FIFA confirmed that no alcohol will be sold at the eight stadiums which will host the tournament’s 64 matches.