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British worker dies at World Cup stadium in Qatar

A 40-year-old man passed away while working at the Khalifa International Stadium, Qatar's World Cup organisers have said

A worker has died at one of the 2022 World Cup venues in Qatar, tournament organisers have confirmed.

The 40-year-old British man, who had been employed at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, passed away on Thursday.

"The relevant authorities have been notified and the next of kin has been informed," the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy said in a statement.

"An immediate investigation into the cause of this fatality is underway and further details will be released in due course.