Friday 11 November 2022 11:11 PM England and Wales football fans shun Qatar World Cup with many put off by ... trends now
Friday 11 November 2022 11:11 PM England and Wales football fans shun Qatar World Cup with many put off by ... trends now
No sheds please, we're English! Thousands of England and Wales football fans shun Qatar World Cup... with many put off by alcohol bans and 'shoebox accommodation' The unimpressed supporters have dubbed the cabins ‘shoeboxes in the desert’ The basic cabins for the Qatar World Cup will cost travelling fans £230 a night Only about 3,000 to 4,000 England supporters are likely to travel to Qatar Up to 3,000 Wales supporters are expected to make their way to the tournament
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World Cup chiefs are expecting fewer fans from the UK than usual – with many put off by alcohol bans and ‘shoebox’ accommodation.
Only about 3,000 to 4,000 Three Lions supporters, and up to 3,000 cheering on the Wales team, are likely to travel to Qatar this month.
That is way below numbers at previous tournaments, with some fans complaining about overpriced accommodation, draconian rules on drinking and