Journalist dies while covering Argentina vs. Netherlands World Cup match

Argentina sailed through to the World Cup semi-final after beating Netherlands 4-3 on post-match penalties following a 2-2 draw in extra-time. [Courtesy of RNZ]

Grant Wahl, one of the most well-known soccer writers in the United States, died early Saturday while covering the World Cup match between Argentina and the Netherlands.

U.S. media seated near him said Wahl fell back in his seat in a section of Lusail Iconic Stadium reserved for journalists during extra time of the game, and reporters adjacent to him called for assistance. Emergency services workers responded very quickly, the reporters said, and the reporters later were told that Wahl had died.