FIFA World Cup 2022: No beer, no hugs, no kisses in Qatar

Qatar, the first Middle-Eastern country to host a FIFA World Cup, courts controversies of many firsts

World Cup time will be a tussle between football fever and Qatar’s stringent curbs

Two days before the mega event, the tiny Gulf peninsula banned sale of beer in stadiums

Public display of affection is a strict no-no. So are swearing and flashing of fingers

Foreigners will be at risk for kissing and hugging as they can be caught

Extramarital sex is punishable. Tourists are however allowed to share hotel rooms during World Cup time

No shorts or sleeveless wear. Visitors, men and women, will have to cover their shoulders and knees

Despite assurances, LGBTQ people can still be hounded due to Qatar’s intolerance