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No alcohol at 2034 World Cup, says Saudi ambassador

  • Saudi Arabia will maintain its ban on alcohol during the 2034 World Cup, according to Khalid bin Bandar Al Saud, the country's ambassador to the United Kingdom.
  • FIFA announced Saudi Arabia as the host of the 2034 World Cup in December 2023, despite ongoing concerns about human rights in the kingdom.
  • Khalid bin Bandar stated that the country accommodates different cultures but will not change its own cultural boundaries.
  • Both Amnesty International and the Sport & Rights Alliance warned that hosting the tournament in Saudi Arabia could lead to severe human rights violations, highlighting concerns for the LGBTQ community.
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It has been suspected for a long time, now it's out: there is no alcohol at the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia. Hotels and bars should also stay dry.

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Saudi Arabia, the host of the 2034 World Cup, will maintain a complete alcohol ban during the tournament.

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Metro News broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Wednesday, February 12, 2025.
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