FIFA World Cup: Qatar reverses decision on selling alcohol in stadiums 2 days before games begin

Qatar agreed to respect FIFA World Cups commercial arrangements, including the sale of beer, over a decade ago

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Qatar banned the saleof alcoholic beer from its World Cup tournament just days before the event is set to begin.

Beer sales have been bannedat the eight tournament stadiums just two days before the worldwide competition commences, according to a statement from organizer FIFA.

Following discussions between host country authorities and FIFA, a decision has been made to focus the sale of alcoholic beverages on the FIFA Fan Festival, other fan destinations and licensed venues, removing sales points of beer from [...] stadium perimeters, FIFA said in a statement.

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General view of the pitch at Lusail Stadium ahead of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 on Nov. 18, 2022, in Lusail, Qatar.(Sarah Stier - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Qatar consented to FIFAs basic commercial conditions for hostingthe World Cup, which includes allowing the sale of alcohol, over a decade ago.

Luxury accommodations at the stadium reserved for the highest-paying and most well-connected attendees are expected to retain access tochampagne, wine, and liquors.

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Budweiser beer kiosks are pictured at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha on Nov. 18, 2022, ahead of the Qatar 2022 World Cup soccer tournament.(MIGUEL MEDINA/AFP via Getty Images)

Budweiser is a key sponsor ofthe World Cupsince 1986 andhas spent tens of millions of dollars for the exclusive right to sell their product at the tournament.

The beer juggernaut has already conceded the right to sell alcohol to fans in the stadium seating and has argued back and forth with the Qatar government on the location of beer stalls for weeks.

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Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar attends the Womens final match between Great Britain and Spain during day five of the ANOC World Beach Games Qatar 2019 at Katara Beach on Oct. 16, 2019, in Doha, Qatar.(Quality Sport Images/Getty Images)

Qatar is an autocratic, hereditary monarchy under the control of emirs from theHouse of Thani.

The current emir is Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, who has received international attention for his interest in promoting Qatars involvement in international sporting events.

Budweiser beer kiosks are pictured at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha on Nov. 18, 2022, ahead of the Qatar 2022 World Cup soccer tournament.(MIGUEL MEDINA/AFP via Getty Images)

Timothy Nerozzi is a writer for Fox News Digital. You can follow him on Twitter @timothynerozzi and can email him at timothy.