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England and Manchester United legend David Beckham is one of the Qatar World Cup's big-name ambassadors but human rights and LGBT+ groups have criticised his involvement

Construction workers from Bangladesh and Nepal frantically complete last-minute snagging in intense heat; drained players race to be ready for their opening game; WAGs adjust to life on a luxury cruise ship; and fans from across the globe descend on a desert state smaller than London.

Alcohol will still be available to those in hospitality areas and also at the FIFA Fan Festival in central Doha.

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Fifa has confirmed alcohol will be banned for World Cup fans at grounds in a major and unprecedented volte-face two days before the tournament kicks off

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The move is a dramatic U-turn by Qatari officials just days before the tournament kicks off on Sunday evening.

Alcoholic beer will not be sold at Qatar's World Cup stadiums, world soccer governing body FIFA said on Friday, a last minute reversal which raised questions among some supporters about the host country's ability to deliver on promises to fans.

The trade union leading attempts to improve conditions for migrant workers in Qatar has warned that a positive World Cup legacy is unlikely

Organisers are set to announce that no alcohol will be sold around stadium sites in a late U-turn, while one nation has suffered a major injury blow

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