Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to the United Kingdom, Prince Khalid bin Bandar Al Saud, has confirmed that alcohol will not be permitted at the 2034 FIFA World Cup in the country.
Speaking in an interview with LBC, he stated that alcohol would not be available anywhere during the tournament, including in hotels.
“At the moment, we don’t allow alcohol,” Prince Khalid said. “Plenty of fun can be had without it. If you want to drink after you leave, that’s up to you, but currently, alcohol is not part of our culture.”
When asked if fans would be able to drink in their hotels, as was the case in Qatar during the 2022 World Cup, he clarified: “No, there is no alcohol at all.”
FIFA recently confirmed Saudi Arabia as the host of the 2034 men’s World Cup.
