Saudi Arabia pulled off one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history on Tuesday with a gigantic win over Lionel Messi and Argentina.
Saudi Arabia's Salem Al-Dawsari celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the World Cup group C soccer match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022.
Goalkeeper Mohammed Al-Owais would make some key saves toward the end of the match to keep Argentina at bay and seal the deal for Saudi Arabia. Argentina came into the tournament ranked No. 3 in the FIFA rankings and were favorites to potentially win the tournament in what is seen as Messi’s final World Cup run. It is the first time they have lost an opener since 1990.
Saudi Arabia's Salem Al-Dawsari is congratulated after scoring his side's 2nd goal during the World Cup group C soccer match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022. The team only mustered one goal and failed to pick up any points in a loss. The schedule is not doing Argentina any favors. The squad will have to play Mexico and Poland over the next week.
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