US journalist Grant Wahl collapses, dies at World Cup in Qatar

U.S. journalist Grant Wahl collapsed and died at the World Cup in Qatar on Friday, generating grief and shock across the world following the unexpected tragedy. 

Wahl was reportedly stricken in the press area of the Argentina-Netherlands match at the Lusail Iconic Stadium. Officials said he received immediate medical attention and was subsequently transferred to Hamad General Hospital prior to his death. 

The U.S. Soccer federation posted on its Twitter account that it was "heartbroken" to learn of Wahl's passing. 

“Grant made soccer his life’s work, and we are devastated that he and his brilliant writing will no longer be with us,” the league said.

Media reports indicated that Wahl had been feeling ill prior to his death. 

Speaking on the podcast Futbol with Grant Wahl days before his death, he described feeling a "tightness" and a "pressure" in his chest, but indicated he had received treatment for it and had begun feeling better.

Wahl leaves behind his wife, Céline Gounder, an infectious disease specialist.