A Mexican fan at the World Cup is going viral after trying to smuggle alcohol into a stadium in Qatar.Mexico drew the opening game of the tournament in Group C as they were held to a 0-0 stalemate against Poland.While Mexico were the better side during the clash, they had goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa to thank after he saved Robert Lewandowski's penalty.Check out our 2022 World Cup Hub
With Saudi Arabia shocking Argentina in the same group, it really is all to play for in the remaining fixtures.Mexico face Argentina on Saturday as they look to make the knockout stages of the competition.While a clash against a hurt Argentina side will be tough for Mexico, they will be encouraged by the tens of thousands of supporters inside the Lusail Stadium.Mexico are one of the best-supported nations in Qatar and their match against Poland must have felt like a home game.And one of those fans inside the 974 Stadium on Tuesday is going viral on social media.As we know, Qatar have banned sale of alcohol in and around the stadium - a decision they made just days before the start of the tournament.It has left supporters needing to be creative if they really want to drink before and during matches.And nothing beats what this one Mexican fan did.A video is doing the rounds showing his binoculars being confiscated by security being entering the stadium.Why would he not be allowed binoculars? Well, because they're not binoculars at all.Instead, it was disguised hip-flask full of alcohol.
VIDEO: Mexico fan tries to smuggle alcohol into the stadium using binoculars
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Unfortunately for him, the binoculars appeared to get him into trouble as he was rumbled. Hopefully, he was still able to make it inside the stadium to watch his side.
Fans were praising the Mexican fan for his creativity - if not the execution.
Fans react to Mexican smuggling alcohol
Fans react to Mexican smuggling alcohol
Fans react to Mexican smuggling alcohol
Fans react to Mexican smuggling alcohol
Fans react to Mexican smuggling alcohol
Fans react to Mexican smuggling alcohol
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