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Evening Standard
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Malik Ouzia

Beer BANNED at World Cup 2022 as hosts Qatar make late U-turn to send FIFA scrambling

Beer has been banned at World Cup stadiums with FIFA this morning pressured into a sensational late U-turn by their Qatari hosts.

Just 48 hours before the start of the tournament, organisers have backtracked on plans to allow beer to be sold at “activation zones” within the stadiums perimeters, though not within the grounds themselves. It is thought that alcohol will still be available in hospitality suites at the tournament.

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