Football fans worldwide may be in for a treat, considering how the biggest footballing event in the world is seemingly inching close faster than what fans were expecting.

Qatar World Cup to kick off sooner than expected as FIFA allows hosts to play first - Report

All eyes are now on the forthcoming FIFA World Cup, to be held in Qatar later this year. Ahead of the mega event, which will be the first to be played in a Muslim country, Qatar's World Cup stadiums are set to be alcohol-free with beer sales outside arenas only allowed prior to and after the conclusion of some matches, a source with knowledge of plans for the football tournament revealed.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Stadiums to be alcohol-free for mega event in Qatar

The ban could extend to inside stadiums too, the head of the country's tournament organising committee said on Tuesday

No alcohol on streets, in public places at Football World Cup: Qatar