[골닷컴] Reporter Kim Hyung-joong = You can’t drink beer around the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar Stadium.
The International Football Federation (FIFA) said in an official statement on the 18th (Korean time), “After consultations between the host country Qatar and FIFA, it has been decided that alcoholic beverages will be sold at FIFA fan festivals and licensed venues, and beer sales locations around the stadiums will be eliminated. decided,” he said. Initially, there was a limited time allowed to sell beer around the stadium before and after the game, but with this decision, the sale itself was not possible.
However, non-alcoholic beer can be sold. FIFA added that “sales of the Bird Zero around the pitch are not affected”. Non-alcoholic beverages from the mainstream brand Budweiser, one of FIFA’s official sponsors, are available for purchase.
This decision is due to the culture and customs of Qatar, the host country. Qatar is a traditionally Muslim country, where alcohol and pork are taboo. Although alcohol is not banned outright like in neighboring Saudi Arabia, drinking in public is strictly prohibited. As the surroundings of the stadium are also public places, you cannot drink beer according to Qatari custom. FIFA pushed for a limited license, but eventually decided to ban the sale after consulting with Qatari authorities.
“The Qatari authorities and FIFA will continue to provide fans with a fun, respectful and fun experience at the stadium and in the surrounding spaces.”