Exception from the rule: VIP and invited guests at World Cup stadiums will be able to drink beer. © AP

Today FIFA officially announced that beer, which is an integral part of support in all major championships, will not be sold in the stadiums during the World Cup in Qatar.

However, exclusive individuals will be able to consume this alcoholic beverage.

"NY Times" journalist Tariq Panja reports that VIP and invited guests will be able to drink alcohol at the stadium during the matches.

Meanwhile, beer will be unavailable to the fans.

Today's news FIFA has strongly clashed with the manufacturer of "Budweiser". The contract value amounted to 75 million dollars.