OneLove Bands and Plastic Swords: What’s Banned at Qatar World Cup

THE GUARDIAN: ‘Crusader’ costumes are the latest reported addition to the list of items unwelcome at the tournament

Belgium fans wearing rainbow T-shirts at their team’s opening match against Canada at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Doha on Wednesday. Photograph: Martin Meissner/AP
If you’re on your way to Qatar and looking forward to strolling up to Al Bayt

Stadium in a bikini with a plastic sword in hand, OneLove band on your arm, rainbow hat on your head and a pint in your hand, you’re going to be disappointed.

The list of items banned at the World Cup continues to grow, most recently with reports that England fans have been told not to wear “crusader” costumes, occasionally favoured by middle-aged white men as misguided-at-best clothing for international matches.

Here we take a look at the items banned in Qatar so far. » | Jamie Grierson | Friday, November 25, 2022