Any extramarital sexual encounter that takes place in Qatar during the 2022 World Cup could result in a seven-year jail sentence.
It is the first time that a World Cup has been held in a Gulf state, which means there are some cultural differences that many spectators may struggle to adapt to.
Qatar’s Supreme Committee said in a statement that “Qatar is a conservative country and public displays of affection are frowned upon regardless of sexual orientation”.
The Daily Star now reports that there is growing concern from UK law enforcement about the possibility of British fans facing stiff penalties for doing things that they would not think twice about.
“Sex is very much off the menu, unless you are coming as a husband and wife team,” a police source told the Daily Star.
“There definitely will be no one-night stands at this tournament. There will be no partying at all really.
“Everyone needs to keep their heads about them, unless they want to risk being stuck in prison.
“There is essentially a sex ban in place at this year’s World Cup for the first time ever. Fans need to be prepared.”
