Grant Wahl’s body reaches US as second journalist dies at World Cup in Qatar

Two journalists have died covering the World Cup in Doha, leading to controversy and speculation during the politically charged tournament.
The LED board shows a photo of Grant Wahl, an American sports journalist who passed away whilst reporting on the Argentina and Netherlands match, prior to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 quarter final match between England and France at Al Bayt Stadium on December 10, 2022 in Al Khor, Qatar. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
The LED board shows a photo of Grant Wahl, an American sports journalist who passed away whilst reporting on the Argentina and Netherlands match, prior to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 quarter final match between England and France at Al Bayt Stadium on December 10, 2022 in Al Khor, Qatar. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) - Clive Brunskill/Getty Images
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American journalist Grant Wahl’s body arrived back on US soil on Monday following his death in Doha, as news on another reporter dying at the World Cup surfaced over the weekend. 

A State Department official said Wahl’s remains landed at New York City’s John F. Kennedy International Airport at approximately 8:30 a.m. Monday. The official said the US government appreciated the cooperation from Qatari officials in repatriating his body. 

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