FIFA has announced the ban on alcohol sales inside the World Cup’s eight stadiums in Qatar – in what appears to be a dramatic change in the evolving plan for beer during the tournament.<\/p>\n
The news contained in a statement released on Friday by the football\u2019s global governing body via its Twitter page<\/a>\u00a0on Friday.<\/p>\n The statement added that fans will only be able to access alcohol at \u201cFifa fan festival, other fan destinations and licensed venues.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cFollowing 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\u2019s Fifa World Cup 2022 stadium perimeters,\u201d FIFA<\/a> wrote.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cThere is no impact to the sale of Bud Zero, which will remain available at all Qatar\u2019s World Cup stadiums.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cHost country authorities and Fifa will continue to ensure that the stadiums and surrounding areas provide an enjoyable, respectful and pleasant experience for all fans.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n The announcement sees Qatar, the host nation, make a U-turn on its initial alcohol policy for the World Cup.<\/p>\n Statement on beer sales at #WorldCup<\/a> stadiums \ud83c\udfdf\ufe0f on behalf of FIFA and Host Country \ud83c\uddf6\ud83c\udde6: pic.twitter.com\/o4IEhboXks<\/a><\/p>\n — FIFA Media (@fifamedia) November 18, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n