Worker dies in Qatar at resort used by Saudi Arabia at the World Cup

A worker has reportedly died in Qatar in an incident at The Sealine Beach Resort, which was used by the Saudi Arabia national football team at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, according to the government. No date was provided for the death, only that it happened during the group stage phase of the tournament which started on 20th November and ended on 2nd December.

Football's world governing body - FIFA - confirmed the incident and a Qatari government official said, "If the investigation concludes that safety protocols were not followed, the company will be subject to legal action and severe financial penalties. "Compensation is paid through the Workers' Support and Insurance Fund when a worker has been injured or passed away due to a work-related incident, or when an employer is unable to pay salaries."