The FIFA World Cup officially kicked off with Ecuador beating hosts Qatar 2-0, but all the fans want is Beer.
For Ecuador fans looking to make their presence felt at the opening game but without benefit of adult beverages the choice of chant was clear and to the point.
“We want beer!”
All venues will be alcohol-free for the World Cup, a decision that was announced just two days before the tournament began.
That was a reversal in policy, as there was originally set to be limited alcohol available at designated stations in the venues.
Fans who want to celebrate the win after the game will have the opportunity to do so, as there will be alcohol sold at designated fan zones throughout the month-long competition in Qatar.
That’s not quite the same experience as enjoying a beer at the world’s biggest sporting event, though, so it’s probably a safe bet that we haven’t heard the last of fans’ opinions on this matter.
La hinchada #ECU ya tiene el primer hit del #FIFAWorldCup : “Queremos cerveza, queremos cerveza” pic.twitter.com/Pk91fYLug5
— Javier Lanza (@javierlanza) November 20, 2022
Source: Sports Illustrated
