Journalist Dies in Qatar 2022 World Cup Increases to 2 People

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JAKARTA — Two journalists died at the 2022 World Cup. The latest is Al Kass TV photojournalist Khalid al-Misslam.

Khalid reportedly died suddenly on Friday, December 9 yesterday. His death was confirmed by the official Twitter account of Gulf Times Qatar.

"Al Kass TV photojournalist Khalid al-Misslam passed away recently. Al-Misslam, a Qatari, died suddenly while covering FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022", said the tweet cited by Op India.

However, detailed information about the death of Khalid al-Misslam has not been explained in detail. According to Al Kass, where the journalist worked, Khalid met his death while on a live broadcast.

"We believe in Allah's mercy and forgiveness for him, and extend our deepest condolences to his family", the Gulf Times continued in their tweet.

Previously, at the weekend, American football journalist Grant Wahl also reportedly died under mysterious circumstances while covering the quarter-final match between Argentina and the Netherlands at the Icon Lusail Stadium.

Reports said Wahl fell and became unconscious during extra time. He was later reported dead after that.

On November 21 last year, Wahl himself was detained by security for wearing a rainbow-colored T-shirt to the Ahmad bin Ali stadium during a match between the United States and Wales.