The assumption was that having alcohol around would make things less enjoyable for many fans.
Three hours before and one hour after each game, alcoholic drink could be purchased inside the ticketed zone surrounding each of the eight stadiums thanks to Budweiser, a key World Cup sponsor having exclusive rights to sell beer at the competition.
Even from the duty-free area of the airport, visitors cannot bring alcohol into Qatar, and the majority cannot purchase it from the lone liquor store in the nation. Some hotels include bars where you can purchase alcohol; a half-liter of beer costs about $15 there.
According to the source, Budweiser will continue to sell alcoholic beer at the main FIFA Fan Fest in the heart of Doha, where a half pint costs roughly $14. Some additional fan zones will also sell alcohol, while others will not.
“Fans can choose their destination without feeling awkward. Previously, this was not the case in stadiums, “said the person.
