There will be beer during the FIFA World Cup.
It now appears that Qatar has reached a resolution on the contentious issue after several rounds.
The question of the presence or absence of beer during WC i Qatar It has become a series in recent years, not least for the avid English language fans.
The Islamic country has strict rules for alcohol consumption and there are only a few places that are licensed to sell and provide services.
– It will not be possible to buy alcohol in the streets, squares and gathering places. Nor in the stadiums, said Hassan Al-Thawadi, head of the organizing committee for the World Cup in Qatar, when the question was asked about six years ago.
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Now Reuters reports that another decision has finally been made on the tournament, which will start on November 20.
The news agency wrote that Qatar will allow viewers who have match tickets to buy beer three hours before kick-off and one hour after the match. But during the matches, there will be no race to the pub for alcoholic drinks.
It’s one of the washroom’s main sponsors, Budweiser, which has exclusive rights to sell beer in areas that spectators can access after entering the courts.
The price is not clear
In addition, Budweiser will allow beer to be served in FIFA “fan zones” in central Doha, from 6:30 pm until 1 am each day. In previous World Cups, beer was served in fan areas throughout the days.
The cost of the beer is still being discussed, according to Reuters.