World Cup: Upset As Saudi Arabia Defeat Argentina

World Cup: Upset As Saudi Arabia Defeat Argentina

Saudi Arabia stunned Argentina in one of the greatest World Cup upsets in history.

In a game that will be remembered for as long as the World Cup is played, they came from behind against all odds to defeat one of the tournament favorites, as Lionel Messi’s final campaign began disastrously.

Argentina had been far superior before halftime, taking the lead thanks to Lionel Messi’s early penalty, which was awarded thanks to VAR.

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But a brave and brilliant Saudi Arabian team stunned two-time champion Argentina in a thrilling Group C opener in Lusail.

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Saudi Arabia, ranked 51st in the world, could have been done and dusted in the first half as Lionel Messi scored from the penalty spot before Argentina had three goals ruled out for offside.

Saudi Arabia, on the other hand, turned the game on its head in a stunning 10-minute period after halftime, with Saleh Al-Shehri leveling with a low effort and Salem Al Dawsari firing them ahead to create pandemonium in the stands.

After displaying ruthlessness on one end, the Green Falcons showed toughness on the other, holding off a stellar Argentina front line to secure only their fourth World Cup victory and throw the group wide open.

Argentina, led by Lionel Scaloni, entered the tournament as one of the favorites, riding a 36-game unbeaten streak that included a Copa America title in 2021.

They now have to do everything they can to keep their hopes of a first global triumph since 1986 alive and to give Messi a fitting end to what will almost certainly be his World Cup swansong.

On Saturday, they will face Mexico, while Saudi Arabia will face Poland.

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