
<p>US soccer writer Grant Wahl has died while covering the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.</p>



<p>Age 49, Wahl is best known for his soccer writing while at <a href="https:\/\/www.si.com/author/grant-wahl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sports Illustrated</a>, and for his popular book he wrote entitled <em>The Beckham Experiment</em>. His death comes as a complete shock to journalists, soccer fans and the media industry.</p>



<h2>Grant Wahl has died: Soccer world mourns</h2>



<p>Wahl was at the Argentina-Netherlands game at the Lusail Stadium, where he suffered a cardiac arrest, <a href="https:\/\/www.wsj.com/articles/grant-wahl-soccer-journalist-world-cup-11670639526?st=z6xa4pzjd0f35cj" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">according to the Wall Street Journal</a>.</p>



<p>“The entire U.S. Soccer family is heartbroken to learn that we have lost Grant Wahl,” a statement by the US Soccer Federation said. “Here in the United States, Grant’s passion for soccer and commitment to elevating its profile across our sporting landscape played a major role in helping to drive interest in and respect for our beautiful game.”</p>



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<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I am so thankful for the support of my husband <a href="https:\/\/twitter.com/GrantWahl?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GrantWahl</a>&apos;s soccer family &amp; of so many friends who&apos;ve reached out tonight.<br><br>I&apos;m in complete shock. <a href="https:\/\/t.co/OB3IzOxGlE">https:\/\/t.co/OB3IzOxGlE</a></p>— Céline&nbsp;Gounder,&nbsp;MD, ScM, FIDSA 🇺🇦 (@celinegounder) <a href="https:\/\/twitter.com/celinegounder/status/1601404727014879232?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 10, 2022</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https:\/\/platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<p>Wahl has been the preeminent soccer journalist in the United States for decades. Most recently, he had launched a paid subscription service to provide his written and spoken word to subscribers.</p>



<p>In addition to his written work and podcasts, Grant Wahl had been a correspondent for several sports networks including FOX Sports and CBS Sports.</p>



<p>In Qatar, Wahl had been very outspoken in condemning the human rights abuses and lack of freedom in Qatar, the host country of the World Cup.</p>



<p>On behalf of everyone at World Soccer Talk, we’d like to share our condolences with Grant’s family and friends. May he rest in peace.</p>



<p><em>Photo credit: IMAGO / Icon Sportswire</em></p>


US soccer writer Grant Wahl has died, age 49, while covering the World Cup in Qatar. The writer died during the Argentina-Netherlands game.

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