World Cup 2022: Alcohol sales banned at World Cup stadiums in Qatar

 Liquor won't be offered to fans at the World Cup's eight arenas in Qatar after Fifa changed its approach two days before the beginning of the competition.

World Cup 2022: Alcohol sales banned at World Cup stadiums in Qatar

Liquor was set to be served "in select regions inside arenas", notwithstanding its deal being completely controlled in the Muslim country.

Those in corporate areas of arenas at the competition can in any case buy liquor.

The World Cup begins on Sunday when Qatar plays Ecuador.

Budweiser, a significant patron of Fifa, is possessed by larger producer Stomach muscle InBev and had selective privileges to sell brew at the World Cup.

"Following discussions between host country authorities and Fifa, a decision has been made to focus the sale of alcoholic beverages on the Fifa fan festival, other fan destinations, and licensed venues, removing sales points of beer from Qatar's Fifa World Cup 2022 stadium perimeters," said an explanation from world football's overseeing body.

"There is no effect on the offer of Bud Zero which will stay accessible at all of Qatar's Reality Cup arenas.

"Have country specialists and Fifa will keep on guaranteeing that the arenas and encompassing regions give an agreeable, aware, and charming experience for all fans.

"The tournament organizers appreciate AB InBev's understanding and continued support to our joint commitment to cater for everyone during the Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022."Budweiser posted a message on Twitter on Friday saying, "Well, this is awkward" before the post was subsequently erased.

A Stomach muscle InBev representative said that they couldn't continue with "a portion of the arranged arena enactments" due to "conditions outside of our reach".

The Football Allies' Affiliation (FSA) scrutinized the planning of the choice to boycott the offer of brew for most fans.

"Some fans like a beer at a game and some don't, but the real issue is the last minute U-turn which speaks to a wider problem - the total lack of communication and clarity from the organizing committee towards supporters," said an FSA representative.

"In the event that they can alter their perspectives on this immediately, with not a great reason, allies will have justifiable worries about whether they will satisfy different commitments connecting with convenience, transport or social issues."

In August, Fifa changed the beginning date of the World Cup so the main round of the opposition would be Qatar confronting Ecuador.

The game was booked to be played on 21 November as the third game, with Senegal against the Netherlands set to be the initial match prior that day.

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