Prominent Soccer Journalist Grant Wahl, 48, Dies While Covering World Cup in Qatar

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DOHA, Qatar—Journalist Grant Wahl, one of the most prominent chroniclers of American soccer over more than 20 years and a longtime writer for Sports Illustrated, died on Friday night while covering the World Cup in Qatar.Mr. Wahl was at the quarterfinal match between Argentina and Netherlands in Lusail, north of Doha, when he suffered what medics at the scene called a cardiac arrest.His death was confirmed by the U.S. Soccer Federation in a statement on social media.Continue reading your article witha WSJ membershipa WSJ membershipAlready a member?Sign In- DoorDash:$25 off your $30+ order + free delivery with DoorDash coupon code- Walmart:Walmart coupon: $20 off your $50+ order- Best Buy:Save 15% or more on the Best Buy deal of the Day- Target:25% Off sitewide with this Target Promo Code- Expedia:Expedia discount code - 15% off + extra 10% off thousands of hotels- Nike:Nike promo code: Additional 20% off select styles"

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