City
Epaper

Saudi Arabia declares public holiday after historic World Cup win over Argentina

By Lokmat English Desk | Updated: November 22, 2022 21:35 IST

November 23, will be a public holiday in Saudi Arabia, the kingdom announced on Tuesday.It applies to all employees ...

Open in App

November 23, will be a public holiday in Saudi Arabia, the kingdom announced on Tuesday.It applies to all employees in both public and private sectors, as well as all students across the country.Saudi Arabia beat title favourites Argentina 2-1 at the Lusail Stadium in Doha on Tuesday in one of the greatest World Cup upsets in history.

Saudi Arabia produced one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history to beat Argentina 2-1 in their Group C opener with goals by Saleh Al-Shehri and Salem Al-Dawsari stunning the favourites on Tuesday.The 51st-ranked Saudis were trailing to Lionel Messi's 10th minute penalty, but Al-Shehri squeezed in an angled shot in the 48th minute after punishing poor Argentine defending.Saudi Arabia's fans were then sent into delirium five minutes later as Al-Dawsari curled a stunning shot into the top corner from the edge of the area.

Tags: Saudi ArabiaFIFA World Cup 2022Lionel Messi
Open in App

Related Stories

InternationalTrump’s Dinner: From Cristiano Ronaldo to Elon Musk; Here's Who Joined Saudi Crown Prince at White House

InternationalDonald Trump To Host Cristiano Ronaldo at White House on November 18

NationalSaudi Arabia Bus Accident: Bodies of 45 Indians Killed in Crash Cannot Be Sent to India; Saudi Rule Blocks Repatriation

NationalSaudi Arabia Bus Accident: Victims’ Families Seek Government Help to Bring Bodies Home

InternationalSaudi Arabia Bus Accident: At Least 42 Indian Umrah Pilgrims Dead After Bus Collides with Diesel Tanker Near Madinah

Football Realted Stories

FootballEast Bengal beaten by defending champions Wuhan Jiangda in AFC Women's Champions League

FootballMcTominay's wonder strike fires Scotland to first World Cup in 28 years

FootballAFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers: India suffer narrow defeat in Bangladesh

Football"If we think there's going to be a sign of any trouble...": Trump flags concerns over Seattle World Cup matches

FootballThomas Tuchel to personally explain England snubs, plans video calls and visits