Strange bans in the World Cup seasons

Top 9 weird bans in World Cup seasons

Qatari law prohibits sex outside of marriage. Therefore, fans who attend the 2022 World Cup finals will be sentenced to 7 years in prison if caught having an extramarital relationship.

In addition, drinking alcohol, getting drunk in public places is against the law. Party activities are also strictly prohibited.

Female visitors to this Middle Eastern country are required to dress modestly, simply in public, avoid wearing short skirts, showing off their skin, according to the Daily Star.

According to The Sportster, the World Cup only takes place every four years and FIFA must ensure fans are safe enjoying the tournament. That's why they used to come up with so many strange-looking bans.

Female fans are asked not to dress sexy at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

1. The vuvuzela

This is probably the most famous object ever to be 'blacklisted' at the World Cup.

The vuvuzela became a popular instrument at the 2010 World Cup when it was bought in large quantities by the audience. However, when this became annoying, FIFA decided to ban it from all stadiums in South Africa.

The ban has continued to apply over the past few years.

2. Selfie stick

Over the years, this item has become a nuisance for many football clubs as it is used by fans while matches are in progress and obstructs other spectators. Tottenham Hotspurs was the first to put it on the 'blacklist' of their locations.

Besides, the selfie stick can easily be used as an offensive weapon, so FIFA decided to ban it from the World Cup.

Selfie sticks were banned from the World Cup a few years ago.

3. Cardboard box

It looks harmless, but the cardboard box was added to the banned list by FIFA a few years ago. Many fans find it strange because no one thinks to bring this item to the stadium, just like the ladder - the object is also on the 'black list' at the World Cup.

4. Large size flag

While many football clubs around the world ban banners from being attached to a bat because it can be turned into a weapon, FIFA goes a step further by making flags and banners larger than 2 x 1.5. m will not be allowed into the field.

Small flags and banners are still allowed provided they are made from 'low fire risk' materials and comply with various other standards.

The reason behind the ban on large flags is often to limit the view of many other fans.

5. Umbrellas

The item was banned from football stadiums in the UK for a number of years because it 'can be folded and used as a weapon'. At the 2018 World Cup, umbrellas longer than 25 cm when closed are also not allowed in the stadium.

6. Cardigans

Also within the framework of the 2018 World Cup, FIFA banned all body protective equipment including bulletproof vests, martial arts equipment, even corsets.

Fans are only allowed to wear bras when prescribed by a doctor, otherwise they will be asked to remove them before entering the field.

7. Camera

When Brazil hosted the 2014 World Cup, FIFA shocked many fans by banning tablets and cameras from all stadiums in the host country.

Recording devices have always been banned on football fields and only cell phones are the exception.

With the exception of reporters, spectators are not allowed to bring tablets and cameras into the courtyard.

8. Powders

All flours, including flour, have been banned from World Cup stadiums over the past decade. It can fly into the air and cause problems for other fans trying to watch the match in the stands.

9. Chewing gum

At the 2014 World Cup, it was reported that security forces had confiscated chewing gum from many fans because it was not a product sponsored by one of FIFA's official partners.

This is the reason food and drink has been banned during the last few World Cups because FIFA wants fans to consume products provided by their official partners.