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No alcohol allowed at Saudi World Cup 2034 including ‘in stadiums and hotels’

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‘No alcohol’ – without any exceptions – will be allowed in Saudi Arabia during the 2034 World Cup.

Prince Khalid bin Bandar Al Saud, ambassador to the UK, confirmed that hotels, restaurants or stadiums will not be permitted to serve alcoholic beverages during the tournament.

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