Football fans with banning orders will be required to surrender their UK passports to the police ahead of the start of the 2022 World Cup.

The tournament in Qatar will begin on Sunday, November 20, and the Home Office will be looking to prevent the 1,308 people with banning orders from travelling to watch matches there.

Banning orders are given out due to individuals having committed violent and/or abusive behaviour at previous football matches.

The Home Office said those who fail to hand over their passport and attempt to travel to the tournament could face six months in prison and an unlimited fine.

The Bolton News: Similar measures for passport surrender have been taken for previous international football tournaments (PA)Similar measures for passport surrender have been taken for previous international football tournaments (PA) (Image: PA)

Those who will want to keep hold of their passport to travel to another country will need to seek permission and be subject to checks.

At the 2018 World Cup, the Home Office said this scheme had a 99% compliance rate.

Home Secretary Suella Braverman said: “We are all looking forward to cheering England and Wales on in Qatar and we will not let the behaviour of a minority of lawbreakers tarnish what will be an exciting tournament.

“Violence, abuse and disorder is not tolerated here, and this criminal behaviour will not be tolerated at the World Cup which is why we are taking this firm approach.

“As with all events of this nature, we are working closely with the host authorities on the safety of British nationals attending and on delivering a successful and enjoyable event.”