Russian authorities have slapped on an alcohol ban for this year's World Cup, with the fear that supporters might cause disruption.
There will be a crackdown in the country's capital Moscow as officials will ask restaurants and pubs not to serve booze both the day before and on the day of the games.
There will be no cutting corners, no loopholes, as even newsagents and supermarkets will not sell alcohol to the public.
The only way for supporters to purchase alcohol will be through buying it as official FIFA fan zones and inside stadiums.
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The rules could affect England supporters as it may apply to other cities across the country.
The reason behind the draconian ban is to stop unruly behaviour and violence - an issue that rose to prominence after ugly scenes between Russian, French and English supporters in France during Euro 2016.
Despite the ban, in February officials stated that they would fans to bring cocaine, weed and heroin inside the stadium if they carried the correct medical documents.
Gareth Southgate's men kick-off their eagerly-awaited campaign in Russia against Tunisia in the city of Volgograd on June 18, before games against Panama and Belgium.
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The onus is on them to get out of the group-stages but the testy last match may have an impact on this.
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