Wales fan dies at World Cup in Qatar

A Wales supporter in Qatar for the World Cup has died, according to a fans' group.

Kevin Davies, understood to be from Pembrokeshire, is reported to have been rushed to Hamad General Hospital, in Doha, following Wales' match against Iran, where he later died.

It is understood to have been a medical incident and that he did not attend the 2-0 defeat but instead remained at his apartment after feeling ill.

The Wales Football Supporters' Association's fan embassy wrote on Twitter: "Unfortunately we have lost one of the Red Wall yesterday in Qatar, our sincere condolences go out to his son here in Doha and his family back in Wales.

"May he rest in peace."

A Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office spokesman said: "We are supporting the family of a British man who has died in Qatar."

In a tweet, the Welsh FA said: "Mae CBDC yn cydymdeimlo efo teulu a ffrindiau Kevin Davies.

"Our deepest condolences from everyone at the Football Association of Wales. Our thoughts are with Kevin's family and friends at this sad time.

"The FAW is in contact with Kevin's family to help in whatever way we can."

Noel Mooney, chief executive of the Football Association of Wales (FAW), wrote on Twitter: "So sorry to hear that one of our supporters has passed away here."

He added: "Our condolences go to the family and of course we are here to support however we can."

Officials believe more than 2,500 Wales supporters have made the trip to Qatar for the tournament.

Their numbers have been bolstered by fans already in the region arriving on shuttle flights to watch Wales take part in a World Cup for the first time since 1958.

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