The Athletic reported that a Filipino man, estimated to be in his early forties, died working at the five-star Sealine Beach resort in a forklift truck accident.

The resort was used as a training base by the Saudi Arabia squad at Qatar 2022, with access requiring FIFA accreditation.

FIFA expressed its condolences following the death of the worker, and said it would provide further comment when it had more details.

"FIFA is deeply saddened by this tragedy and our thoughts and sympathies are with the worker's family", a statement read.

"As soon as FIFA was made aware of the accident, we contacted the local authorities to request more details.

"FIFA will be in a position to comment further once the relevant processes in relation to the worker’s passing have been completed."

The Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy (SC), which is organising Qatar 2022, claimed that the site did not fall under its control.

"Due to the incident referred to having taken place on property not under the jurisdiction of the SC, and the deceased working as a contractor not under the remit of the SC, this matter is being handled by the relevant Government authorities," it said.

"The SC is following up with the same relevant authorities to ensure we are updated with developments pertaining to the investigation on a regular basis and has established contact with the family of the deceased to ensure relevant information is conveyed."

Chief executive of the Qatar 2022 World Cup Nasser Al Khater said in response to journalists questions about the incident: "Death is a natural part of life, whether it's at work, whether it's in your sleep.

"We're in the middle of a World Cup. And we have a successful World Cup. And this is something you want to talk about right now?"

A Qatari Government official confirmed that an investigation had been launched, but claimed "the rate of work-related accidents has consistently declined in Qatar since strict health and safety standards were introduced".

"The incident is being investigated by the Qatari authorities," the 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."

Qatar's treatment of migrant workers has been a key issue in the build-up to and during the World Cup.

Last month, SC secretary general Hassan Al-Thawadi has admitted that "between 400 [to] 500" migrant workers have died, but that he did not have "the exact number".

He claimed that the World Cup had been "an accelerator" for "improvements that had to happen".

The Guardian last year reported that 6,500 migrant workers have died in Qatar since the country was controversially awarded the World Cup in 2010.

Human rights groups continue to criticise Qatar's treatment of migrant workers, and FIFA has been accused of displaying "callous indifference".

FIFA President Gianni Infantino received criticism for his pre-tournament press conference, in which he appeared to compare his childhood experiences to those of gay people and migrant workers.

The global governing body has long faced calls to commit to providing compensation for migrant workers and their families for abuses faced on preparing World Cup projects.