Who was Khalid al-Misslam? What we know about Qatari photojournalist who lost his life while covering World Cup

Another journalist covering the World Cup in Qatar has also passed away.

The journalist identified as Khalid al-Misslam on died Sunday just hours after American soccer journalist Grant Wahl passed away.

Khalid al-Misslam, a photojournalist for Al Kass TV and “died suddenly” while covering the tournament in the country, according to the Gulf-Times.

The circumstances of al-Misslam’s death were unclear but the announcement was made on the same day that a security guard was seriously injured when he fell at Lusail Iconic Stadium, the Guardian reported.

Who was Khalid al-Misslam?

Khalid al-Misslam was a Qatari photojournalist working for Al Kass TV.

Khalid al-Misslam died in his 30s.

So far, no further information has been released about Al Misslam’s death on Saturday.

The Gulf Times, a Qatari news outlet, sent its condolences to the family via social media.