My drinking days are over - here are my tips for an alcohol-free World Cup

A former problem drinker shares personal advice on how to enjoy the World Cup without consuming alcohol. The tips include planning social environments, maintaining energy levels, and being open with friends about sobriety.
Why it matters
Provides practical lifestyle advice for individuals seeking to manage alcohol consumption during high-pressure social events.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google BBC Sam O Brien West, 32, always knew he was a problem drinker, often the drunkest person in the room at social events. Now sober, the football fan shares his advice for having a great alcohol-free World Cup.
The article is a personal lifestyle piece offering health-conscious advice without political or ideological framing.
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