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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Exclusive by Matt Hughes

Fans to be banned from drinking alcohol in stadiums at Saudi World Cup

A lights show in Riyadh celebrates the confirmation of Saudi Arabia as hosts of the 2034 World Cup.
A lights show in Riyadh celebrates the confirmation of Saudi Arabia as hosts of the 2034 World Cup. Photograph: Haitham El-Tabei/AFP/Getty Images

Football fans will be banned from drinking alcohol in stadiums at the 2034 World Cup after last week’s controversial award of the tournament to Saudi Arabia.

Fifa has not addressed the alcohol issue publicly but senior sources have told the Guardian there is no question of beer being sold at matches. Unlike in many other Muslim countries alcohol sales remain prohibited even in luxury hotels in Saudi Arabia.

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