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| British man dies working on Qatar 2022 World Cup stadium | British man dies working on Qatar 2022 World Cup stadium |
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| A British man has died while working on a 2022 World Cup stadium site in Qatar, the organisers have said. | A British man has died while working on a 2022 World Cup stadium site in Qatar, the organisers have said. |
| The 40-year old man, who has yet to be named, died on Thursday while working on the Khalifa International Stadium. | The 40-year old man, who has yet to be named, died on Thursday while working on the Khalifa International Stadium. |
| His next of kin has been informed and an investigation into his death is under way, the organisers said. | His next of kin has been informed and an investigation into his death is under way, the organisers said. |
| In a statement on its website, the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy shared its "deepest condolences with the family for their loss". | In a statement on its website, the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy shared its "deepest condolences with the family for their loss". |
| The BBC understands the man was employed by a specialist German contractor. | |
| Khalifa, a multi-purpose venue in Qatar's capital Doha and the home of the national football team, is being extended from its current capacity of 40,000 to 68,000. | |
| Due for completion in the first quarter of this year, it is scheduled to host the 2019 World Athletics Championships and the 2022 World Cup matches up to the quarter-finals stage. |