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World Cup beer policy agreed

Branding is displayed near the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center where soccer World Cup draw will be held, in Doha, Qatar. (Courtesy/AP)

Organisers of the World Cup in Qatar have finalised a policy to serve beer with alcohol to soccer fans at stadiums and fan zones in the Muslim-majority country.

Fifa said Saturday fans will be allowed to buy Budweiser beer with alcohol within the eight stadium compounds - though not at concourse concession stands - before and after games, and during evenings only at the official "Fan Festival" that will be held in a downtown Doha park.

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