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The statement said John Njau Kibue suffered the fall on Dec. 10.
It added that medical teams immediately attended the scene and
provided emergency treatment before he was transferred to Hamad
Medical Hospital's intensive care unit via ambulance.
CNN reported he was from Kenya and aged 24.
"We regret to announce that, despite the efforts of the medical
team, he sadly passed away in hospital on Tuesday 13 December,
after being in the intensive care unit for three days," the
statement said.
"His next of kin have been informed. We send our sincere
condolences to his family, colleagues and friends during this
difficult time."
The organisers said they are investigating the circumstances
leading to the fall "as a matter of urgency" and would provide
further information pending the outcome of the investigation.
"We will also ensure that his family receive all outstanding
dues and monies owed," the statement added.
Last week, Qatar launched a work safety investigation into the
death of a Filipino following reports that the man died while
working at a training site during the World Cup.
Journalists Khalid al-Misslam, Roger Pearce and Grant Wahl have
also died while covering the World Cup, the first to be held in
the Middle East.
The World Cup final will be staged at the Lusail Stadium on
Sunday, with Argentina facing the winners of the semi-final
between France and Morocco being played later on Wednesday.
(Reporting by Manasi Pathak in Bengaluru; Editing by Ken Ferris)
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