The 2022 FIFA World Cup begins in Qatar on November 20, with the hosts taking on Ecuador in the opening game at the Al Bayt Stadium.
However, the competition has faced major attention before a ball has even been kicked in the Middle East, with Qatar representing the first Arab state to host the tournament.
Following FIFA's decision to grant host status to Qatar in 2010, competition officials developed a thorough plan to facilitate the tournament's arrival, with much international focus on the local laws that fans from ar psg 5's ound the world will have to abide by during their stay.
Supporters will have to be wary over rules on alcohol, sex, COVID-19 quarantine and LGBTQ+ rights messi away shirt psg — a youth argentina messi jersey ll of which will be strictly enforced ahead of the big kickoff.
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Laws in Qatar for World Cup visitors
Advice surrounding fans travelling to Qatar has been clear from international governments, with specific guidance in place to highlight potential cultural and legal differences.
Official guidance from the US authorities, for example, provides fans following the USMNT with an overview of what to avoid in Qatar to prevent a potential law break, including firm advice on drug use, importing restricted products, alcohol consumption and dress code.
Qatar alcohol and drinking laws
Questions over how Qatar will balance their laws on alcohol sales and consumption have posed an issue for local authorities ahead of the competition.
Local law and customs reflect the fact that Qatar is an Islamic country, with fans being reminded by authorities to respect the rules at all times and ensure their actions do not offend.
Rules on alcohol only being available to visitors aged 21+ at licensed hotels psg shirts 22/23 , bars and restaurants will remain in place and there are strict laws against bringing alcohol into the country and being drunk in a public place.
FIFA have confirmed that match ticket holders for World Cup games will be allowed to purchase and drink alcohol in "select areas" inside the stadium perimeter before and after games.
Fans will also be allowed to buy alcohol and consume it at psg jersey kids messi #30 the designated FIFA fan festival in Doha's Al Bidda Park after 18:30 local time.
However, the majority of the rule relaxations relate only to fans with official tickets, and drinking outside of pre-approved zones will not be permitted by Qatari law.
Qatar COVID-19 quarantine and mask rules
Qatar has updated its national regulations surrounding COVID-19 quarantine and mask wearing since the start of 2022.
The latest rules require all visitors to download the official Qatar health authority contact tracing app, Ehteraz, on a digital device prior to leaving their accommodation.
Visitors will be asked to show their vaccination status on the Ehteraz app to enter most public locations, with access potentially restricted to paris goalkeeper kit certain venues.
Mask wearing is no longer legally required in public places but all citizens, residents and visitors are required to wear one in healthcare settings and on public transport.
What are Qatar's sex laws?
psg pink uniform Laws surrounding sex and non-martial relations will be enforced for the World Cup, Qatari officials have confirmed.
Any acts deemed as "excessively intimate" by authorities between men and women in public can lead to arrest.
Living together whilst unmarried is prohibit 7 psg ed in Qatar — with psg shirts 00 an exemptions in place for hotel stays — and sex outside of marriage, regardless of whether same-sex couples or opposite-sex couples, is illegal.
Breaking of these specific laws can lead to fines, imprisonment and deportation for visitors.
Can LGBTQ+ fans be arrested at the World Cup?
Qatar laws on LGBTQ+ rights have received international attention and condemnation ahead of the World Cup arriving in the Middle East.
Homosexuality is illegal in Qatar and authorities have reaffirmed their position on intimacy between persons in public b psg home and away kit eing classed as offensive, regardless of gender, sexual orientation or intent.
The official line focuses primarily on public displays of sexuality but local customs on LGBTQ+ rights and freedoms are significantly restricted.