In a second event of the same nature within a week, a Qatari photojournalist named Khalid al-Misslam was declared no more after collapsing while covering the FIFA World Cup 2022.

Al-Misslam, who was working for Al Kass TV, met his untimely end on Saturday, just days after US reporter Grant Wahl collapsed during the quarterfinal game between Argentina and The Netherlands.

“Al Kass TV photojournalist Khalid al-Misslam passed away recently. Al- Misslam, a Qatari, died suddenly while covering the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. We believe in Allah’s mercy and forgiveness for him, and send our deepest condolences to his family", a post on social media by Gulf Times read.

Separated by barely 48 hours, the two incidents have come under scrutiny with Wahl’s brother alleging that the Qatari government may have had a hand in the untimely demise of the journalist.