FIFA World Cup 2022: On Tuesday, Saudi Arabia defeated Argentina 2-1 in one of the biggest World Cup upsets in history.
Messi’s quest for the one major title that has eluded him got off to a shocking start, recalling Cameroon’s 1-0 victory over an Argentina team led by Diego Maradona in the opening game of the 1990 World Cup.
Saleh Alshehri and Salem Aldawsari scored in a five-minute span in the second half to give the Saudis their biggest win. Argentina took the lead in the 10th minute after Messi converted a penalty.
SAUDI ARABIA JUST BEAT ARGENTINA 2-1 đŸ¤¯ pic.twitter.com/4JONXWUvhd
— GOAL (@goal) November 22, 2022
Saudi Arabia pulls off a miraculous 2-1 upset over Argentina, a result that instantly becomes the biggest win in Saudi Arabia’s history. It’s also a huge embarrassment for Argentina, one of the tournament’s favourites, who now has to go through Mexico and Poland in order to advance.
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On Tuesday, Saudi Arabia stunned the football world by defeating title favourites Argentina. Saudi dominated the game with their physicality, while Argentina’s forwards struggled in their opening game of the tournament.
The commentary and the goal is cold đŸ¥¶#Argentina #ARGKSA #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/x5xpWFgokL
— Manish (@tobimanish) November 22, 2022
What a performance from Saudi Arabia here as Argentina kept trying to equalize but goalkeeper Mohammed Alowais was too good for them. Argentina’s 36-match unbeaten streak has come to an end, leaving Lionel Messi and his teammates stunned. Saudi Arabia is absolutely sensational.
Saudi Arabia beat Argentina. @adidasfootball | #FIFAWorldCup
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) November 22, 2022
