Exclusive: World Cup stadium stands will be alcohol free under Qatari curbs - source

General view of Al Wakrah Sports Complex Stadium which will be used by England's team for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, Doha, Qatar, July 2, 2022. REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed

DOHA (Reuters) - Qatar's World Cup stadium stands are set to be alcohol-free, with beer sales outside arenas only allowed before and after some matches, a source with knowledge of plans for the soccer tournament said.

This year's World Cup is the first to be held in a Muslim country with strict controls on alcohol, presenting unique challenges for organisers of an event often associated with beer drinking fans and sponsored by global brewing brands.