Many supporters who are there to support their country during the FIFA World Cup in Qatar would probably have wanted to enjoy a beer with the match.
However, alcohol is prohibited in the host country and access to alcohol is therefore severely limited during the championship.
But a Mexican supporter has apparently thought an extra lap.
The supporters in the stands can in most cases do without alcohol during the World Cup in Qatar because alcohol is prohibited in the country. Before the championship, it was trumpeted that you would be able to buy beer inside the stadiums – something that Qatar, however, withdrew just two days before the World Cup premiere.
Alcohol ban during the WC
One of the few places where it is actually possible to buy beer is a so-called “fan zone” where you can get a cold drink for about 150 Swedish kronor. However, you are only allowed to buy four units per person.
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The alcohol ban has caused supporters around the world to react – and some seem to have taken it a bit further than others. Just look at the Mexican supporter who, before the Mexico-Poland match, was caught trying to smuggle alcohol into the stadium through binoculars. Yes, you read that right. A pair of binoculars.
The stroke of genius (?)
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In the clip, you can see how the Mexican supporter has been stopped by security personnel inside the arena who are carefully examining the binoculars he brought with him. A person from the security staff then unscrews the lens cover – which turns out to hide some form of pipe where you are supposed to drink from. The stroke of genius – if you can now call it that – did not go home this time, even though the attempt was valiant. However, the exact contents of the binoculars are unclear.