- Saudi Arabia was appointed the hosts of the FIFA 2034 World Cup in December
- The sale and consumption of alcohol are strictly prohibited within the country.
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The Saudi Arabia ambassador to the United Kingdom has said that fans traveling to the 2034 World Cup will not be able to buy beer in the country.
Prince Khalid Bin Bandar Bin Sultan al Saud replied that there would be no 'alcohol at all' when asked about the matter at the LBC radio station.
“Rather like our climate, it is a dry country,” he added. 'At this moment we do not allow alcohol, but you know, you can have fun without alcohol.
'It is not 100 percent necessary. And you know, if you want to drink when you leave, after you go, you are welcome. But at this time, we don't have alcohol.
The comments seem to clarify any confusion similar to the before the 2022 World Cup in the near Qatar, where the sale of stadium beer was prohibited two days before the start after months of uncertainty.
However, experts have told Mail Sport that there may be a relaxation of Saudi laws in the next decade, which would allow fans to buy alcohol in places like hotels.
Football fans who travel will not be able to drink alcohol in the 2034 World Cup in Saudia Arabia
Saudi Arabia received the largest international football tournament in December
The sale of beer was banned in stadiums in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar a few days before the event
“Everyone has their own culture and we are happy to accommodate people within the limits of our culture, but we do not want to change our culture for another person,” added the prince. 'And I really mean, you can't live without a drink?'
Alcohol sale and consumption are strictly prohibited in Saudi Arabia. Foreigners trapped to drink can face public flagellation, fines, imprisonment and deportation.
“We will thank everyone in Saudi,” he continued. 'It is not a Saudi event, it is a worldwide event. And to a large extent, we will welcome everyone who wants to come.
'We have traveled a long road and there is still a long way to go. Our principle is to develop something suitable for us.