Citing a source involved in alcohol sales in Qatar, Reuters claims a 500ml glass of beer will cost 50 Qatari riyals inside the main FIFA World Cup zone in Qatar.
The beer will cost 50 Qatari riyals, the equivalent of $13.73 (approximately 65 lei), the quoted price being for a 500 ml glass.
The price will be valid inside the main FIFA area at the World Cup in Qatar, a source with knowledge of alcohol sales at the World Cup in Qatar told Reuters recently.
Qatar has strict laws regarding alcohol consumption
FIFA’s beer sponsor is the only one whose products can be sold at official World Cup venues in Qatar.
The Middle Eastern nation is known for its restrictive alcohol laws, the subject of which has been hotly debated for many months before the start of the competition, which takes place between November 20 and December 18.