As kickoff for the 2022 World Cup draws near, fans planning to head to Qatar to take in the spectacle up close should prepare for a slightly different match day experience: one that is alcohol-free.
World Cup stadiums will not be serving alcohol at this year’s event, according to a report from Andrew Mills of Reuters. Beer sales will be allowed outside the arenas before and after some matches, though specifics are not yet known.
Alcohol consumption is not a crime in Qatar, though it is illegal to drink or be drunk in public.