Controversial decision on upcoming FIFA World Cup 2034’s ‘booze policy’ could leave fans HIGH AND DRY

Saudi Arabia is set to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup

Controversial decision on upcoming FIFA World Cup 2034’s ‘booze policy’ could leave fans HIGH AND DRY

Saudi Arabia in the FIFA World Cup (Via X/@FabrizioRomano)

Saudi Arabia is all set to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup. With Australia pulling out of the bid, and no other competitor in sight, World Cup football will return to Asia after the tournament in Qatar. Moreover, vast amounts of money are being invested in infrastructure and stadiums. A vast metro station and multiple stadiums have also been sanctioned for the upcoming tournament.

However, as per multiple reports, the question of whether alcohol will be allowed in the stadium remains in the balance. In Qatar, the hosts banned alcohol in the stadiums in a U-turn decision prior to the competition. As reported by Mike Keegan, alcohol is not readily available in Saudi. The 2034 hosts do not openly speak about it either.

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However, the state is likely to allow people to consume the same in hotels and “restricted” fan zones. The country has punishments in place for those who are caught drinking but has apparently loosened its stance on the same in light of the 2034 World Cup.

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It is understood that the nation will not allow alcohol inside the stadium, as was the case in Qatar.

2030 World Cup: Morocco, Spain and Portugal set to pool resources

In light of the upcoming 2030 World Cup, the Presidents of Spain, Morocco and Portugal met in Rabat, Morocco. To cement the shared responsibility of hosting the prestigious competition, the three nations have decided to pool resources as well. As FIFA initiated official bidding for the tournament, the three Nations have already taken initial steps to host the tournament 7 years from now.

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The FIFA World Cup (via X/@CentreGoals)

The President of the Moroccan Football Federation said that the abundance of stadiums and adequate infrastructure gives him hope. He said that the available resources would enable the three nations to host the “most remarkable World Cup in the history of football.” He also clarified that Portugal will contribute to three different venues (stadiums) in the tournament.

The next step in the bidding process requires all three nations to submit “bidding agreements” to FIFA by the end of November. The Presidents of both the Spanish and Portuguese football federations expressed their enthusiasm to host the tournament. The countries aim to host a tournament that will not only celebrate the game of football, but also initiate a “sustainable global impact.”

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