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Qatar 2022: Can you drink beer and alcohol at the World Cup?
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Qatar 2022: Can you drink beer and alcohol at the World Cup?

By Gretel Morales - 2022-10-12T16:26:50Z
The World Cup 2022 is just around the corner, as the football tournaments will kick off next Sunday, November 20. Besides being a great opportunity to enjoy exciting matches, it’s also the perfect excuse to travel and celebrate, but in the case of this Middle Eastern country, there are some restrictions.

As you may already know, this is the first time a Muslim country will host the World Cup, so there are a series of restrictions you should keep in mind if you're planning to visit. Here we tell you whether you can drink beer and alcohol at the World Cup and what things are prohibited.

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Can you drink beer and alcohol at the World Cup?
Although Qatar is an Islamic and conservative country, there is good news for football fans, as on its official page, FIFA confirmed that the consumption of alcoholic beverages will be allowed in the stadium.

It should be clarified that, while the consumption of alcohol and intoxicating drinks will be allowed during the World Cup, it will be restricted to specific areas.

Additionally, the BBC reports that there will be a special area for football fans in the city of Doha, with a capacity for 40,000 people, where alcoholic beverages can be purchased.

Nasser Al Khater, president of the organizing committee for the World Cup 2022, told the BBC that attendees will be able to drink alcohol in the stadium perimeter, but once inside, they can only purchase non-alcoholic beverages. Fans will be able to buy beer and other alcoholic drinks in Al Bidda Park after 6:30 pm. Al Khater also emphasized that these types of drinks will not be available on the streets and that drinkers must stay in designated drinking areas.

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What is prohibited in Qatar?
According to the government of Qatar, before visiting the country during the football cup, you should take the following into account:

1. Alcoholic beverages
“Drinking alcohol in public is not allowed, and alcoholic beverages cannot enter through the airport. However, drinking alcohol inside homes or hotels is permitted. The law punishes being in public under the influence of alcohol and causing disturbances.”

2. Clothing
“Qatar is a conservative Islamic society, so whether you are a man or a woman, it is best to wear modest clothing in public places such as markets and malls. Women are not required to cover their hair in public, but they must do so when visiting mosques.”

3. Drugs
The use of drugs and antibiotics without a prescription is prohibited in Qatar.

4. Greetings
People greet those of the same sex with a handshake, while greeting members of the opposite sex without physical contact.

5. Shoes
You must remove your shoes when entering a mosque or a home.

6. Photography
It is prohibited to record or photograph military personnel and other individuals without their consent.

What is Islam?
According to the Encyclopedia Britannica, Islam is an Abrahamic religion that was spread by the prophet Muhammad. For practitioners of this monotheistic religion, they go to the mosque and worship Allah. According to the encyclopedia, “by the 21st century, there were more than 1.5 billion Muslims worldwide.”

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