US EditionNo 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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In an interview with the LBC television channel, Saudi diplomat Khalid bin Bandar bin Sultan Al Saud noted that consumption will not be allowed.
Saudi Arabia announces alcohol ban at 2034 World Cup
Saudi Arabia has confirmed that there will be a full alcohol ban at the 2034 FIFA World Cup. The Saudi ambassador to the UK, Prince Khalid bin Bandar Al Saud, told LBC radio today that alcohol would not be sold during the tournament, including at hotels. “At the moment, we don’t allow alcohol,” he said. “Plenty […] The post Saudi Arabia announces alcohol ban at 2034 World Cup appeared first on 5Pillars.
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.
Saudi Arabia, the host of the 2034 World Cup, will maintain a complete alcohol ban during the tournament.
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