2022 World Cup: Qatar set to allow sales of beer
Qatar is set to permit ticketed fans to purchase alcoholic beer at World Cup soccer matches beginning three hours before kickoff and for just one hour after the final whistle.
A source that had knowledge of plans said Qatar would not support the purchase of beer during the match.
The source added that Budweiser, that is a major sponsor of the World Cup which has the exclusive rights to sell beer at the tournament, will serve beer within the ticketed perimeter surrounding each stadium, but not in the stadium stands or concourse.
2022 World Cup would be the first to take place in a Muslim country with strict controls on alcohol.
This has presented unusual challenges for organizers of an tournament sponsored as the event is sponsored by a major beer brand and often connected to beer-drinking fans.
“Beer will be available when gates open, which is three hours before kick off. Whoever wants to have a beer will be able to. And then when they leave the stadium as well for one hour after the final whistle,” the source said.
