While covering Argentina vs. Netherlands quarterfinal matchup of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, an American sports writer named Grant Wahl passed away.
CNN reports that on Friday, December 9, 2022, in the middle of the game at Education City Stadium, the 48-year-old sports writer passed out.
The details of Grant’s death are unclear, despite some stories suggesting that he may have had a heart attack.
“The entire US Soccer family is heartbroken to learn that we have lost Grant Wahl.”
“Grant made soccer his life’s work, and we are devastated that he and his brilliant writing will no longer be with us,” In a statement posted to its official Twitter account, US Soccer stated.
Grant Wahl’s funeral, burial service, pictures, date, time, venue
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On December 9th, Argentina overcame the Netherlands 4-2 on penalties to go to the semifinals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
