The FIFA Fan Festival zone ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar. Credit: Mike Egerton/PA/Alamy
The World Cup is just three days away, and Socceroos fans will soon be arriving in Qatar for a tournament like no other. Alcohol will only be available in selected venues, and it’s far from cheap. And while fans are being asked to respect local customs and culture, a FIFA executive has told SBS News fans who want to support gay rights by waving rainbow flags in Qatar should do so.
The World Cup is just three days away, and Socceroos fans will soon be arriving in Qatar for a tournament like no other. Alcohol will only be available in selected venues, and it’s far from cheap. And while fans are being asked to respect local customs and culture, a FIFA executive has told SBS News fans who want to support gay rights by waving rainbow flags in Qatar should do so.
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