Qatar World Cup creates an unprecedented alcohol-free scene, the fans are well-behaved and more active in the game

After many controversies, the 2022 World Cup in Qatar is now close to entering the quarter-finals. Many fans have a different positive view and response to Qatar's big U-turn policy that prohibits the sale of any alcoholic beverages in the stadium before the start of the game.

At the beginning, the fans criticized that the supply of alcohol in Qatar, an Arab country, was very limited, and drinking and selling alcohol were banned inside and outside the stadium, which would affect the atmosphere inside and outside the stadium.

However, there are currently many fans who say that the absence of alcohol in this World Cup has created a different atmosphere for watching the game. There are also fans who hope that future World Cup matches can follow Qatar's "alcohol-free" approach and improve football matches into a place suitable for family viewing.

“Healthy House Party”

The most unique view of the stands in this World Cup - you can see fans holding mineral water and non-alcoholic drinks everywhere in the stadium, because drinking alcohol is prohibited in the stadium.

Some fans believe that a game without alcohol will naturally take away the excitement and exhilaration of the field. But fans also added that the World Cup vibe in Qatar was more of a "healthy house party" than an adult rave party atmosphere. The fans in the stands had their families and children watching the game and celebrating together, and the atmosphere was more harmonious. Some fans also bluntly said that there is actually no big difference between having or not having alcohol, but no alcohol is undoubtedly beneficial to a family.

Make a more positive impact on the world

Elderly fans who watched the World Cup in Qatar said that the supporters of each national team behaved well and believed that this was because they did not drink alcohol. Some fans also said that the Qatar World Cup has broken the precedent in terms of no alcohol, and I believe it will have a more positive impact on the World Cup. If the future World Cup can do the same, the event will be more stable and successful.

It is not uncommon for fans to break out conflicts under the catalysis of alcohol

In fact, it is not uncommon for international fans to be linked to conflicts, diseases and other situations under the catalysis of alcohol for a long time. And some alcoholic fans also take drugs. The most recent major conflict was in the final of the 2021 European Cup between England and Italy, where riots by alcoholic fans caused the event to be blocked.

A fan over the age of 60 believes that alcohol can cause the boundaries of people's behavior to blur, so that even a small incident of fans can cause huge conflicts.

Alcohol-free stands seem safer

During the interview, many fans also revealed that this World Cup is the scene he has seen the most families gather in the stands, and young children and babies are also involved.

The head of the British football police and the sheriff also praised the behavior of England and Welsh fans at the World Cup in Qatar as "exemplary", and said that they were warm and friendly and kept the game from falling into extremes and conflicts. At the same time, he added that no fans were arrested at the scene.

Obviously, in this World Cup without the catalyst of alcohol, the fans behaved well and were more active in feeling and participating in the event. Although this cannot be entirely attributed to Qatar’s restrictions on alcohol, it has a positive impact to some extent. There is no doubt about it.