The FIFA World Cup in Qatar will be held from November 20 to December 18 as 32 teams look to etch their name in history by winning the title. It will also be the first time in history that the World Cup will be held in the winter season due to high temperatures in Qatar during summer. However, the tournament has also been subjected to huge controversies. There have been numerous reports on human rights violations, especially the death of migrant workers while building the infrastructure for the World Cup.
Besides, Qatar is deeply religious, where alcohol, gambling, and homosexuality are banned. The ban on alcohol has been somewhat toned down, with Qatar allowing for the limited consumption of beer in designated areas. The laws on homosexuality have also caused several LGBTQ fans to be worried about their safety in Qatar.
And while the World Cup chiefs have tried to allay the fears of fans, they have added caution to respect the culture of Qatar, which has caused scepticism among fans. In addition, Qatar has banned a list of things, including sex toys and skimpy outfits, which further enraged several fans.
Here’s a list of banned things at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
2022 FIFA World Cup- Banned Things
One of the prominent bones of contention between FIFA and Qatari authorities was the sale of alcohol in Qatar. American beverage giant Budweiser has been one of the major partners of the FIFA World Cup for years, allowing them to sell beer in fan parks, around the stadiums and inside it. However, Qatar’s laws highly restrict its sale. In the end, a compromise was reached as Qatar allowed the sale of alcohol inside fan zones in Doha. However, beer will only be served from 06:30 pm to 01:00 am.
In earlier World Cups, beer was allowed to be sold all day. Qatar has also introduced a ‘sin tax on alcohol which means a pint of beer could be sold for as high as € 20. However, bringing in alcohol is still illegal and will be confiscated at the airport along with vapes, drugs etc.
Be prepared for expensive prices if you’re off to Qatar…
Beer 500ml – £11.60 🍺
Alcohol free beer 500ml – £7 ❌🍺❌
Water 500ml – £2.30 💧— Football Away Days (@FBAwayDays) November 13, 2022
Gambling is also banned in the country. However, the rise of online betting sites will allow fans to bet safely on matches outside the borders of Qatar.
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