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As alcohol returns to World Cup, Ecuador president tells fans to drink up

As alcohol returns to World Cup, Ecuador president tells fans to drink up
France 24 Friday 12 June 2026, 14:00 UTC By FRANCE24 1 min read
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The excitment of the World Cup is often synonymous, for some with consuming alcohol, something that was difficult to do at the last tournament after Qatar banned alcohol sales in stadiums. Drinking in moderation is essential but how much beer exactly will be drunk at this World Cup? Solange Mougin has more on this and how Equador's president has just given his nation's football fans a nudge to consume more beer.

The excitment of the World Cup is often synonymous, for some with consuming alcohol, something that was difficult to do at the last tournament after Qatar banned alcohol sales in stadiums. Drinking in moderation is essential but how much beer exactly will be drunk at this World Cup? Solange Mougin has more on this and how Equador's president has just given his nation's football fans a nudge to consume more beer.
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