City
Epaper

Saudi Arabia fans celebrate team's stunning win over Lionel Messi's Argentina

By Lokmat English Desk | Updated: November 22, 2022 20:18 IST

Saudi Arabia fans were over the moon after Herve Renard's men scripted one of the biggest shocks in World ...

Open in App

Saudi Arabia fans were over the moon after Herve Renard's men scripted one of the biggest shocks in World Cup history with a 2-1 win over Lionel Messi's Argentina. The green-clad Saudi fans were on their feet in the Lusail Stadium as they let out chants of "Our team fulfills our dreams!"Goals by Saleh Alshehri and Salem Aldawsari in a five-minute span in the second half gave the Saudis the win. Argentina took an early lead with a 10th-minute penalty by Messi.

The Argentina loss rivals other World Cup upsets like Senegal's 1-0 win over titleholder France 1-0 in the 2002 tournament opener and the United States beating England by the same score in 1950.Argentina's 36-match unbeaten run ended at the Lusail Stadium in Messi's fifth —and likely last— World Cup. 

Tags: FIFA World Cup 2022ArgentinaSaudi ArabiaLionel Messi
Open in App

Related Stories

InternationalMissile Alerts in Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Israel Despite US–Iran Ceasefire Announcement

FootballNAS 5–2 NAJ: Cristiano Ronaldo Scores Double After Injury Return in Saudi Pro League 2026 (Watch Videos)

InternationalSaudi Arabia: Iranian Drone Debris Damages Homes in Al-Kharj

InternationalIranian Missile, Drone Attack on US Base in Saudi Arabia Injures At Least 10 American Troops

InternationalDonald Trump Claims ‘Mohammed bin Salman Is With Us’ Amid Iran War, Signals Saudi Support

Football Realted Stories

FootballUS: MetLife Stadium travel costs soar to $150 for FIFA World Cup fans

FootballFC Goa hand Mumbai City their first defeat of ISL 2025-26

FootballIFL: Real Kashmir and Dempo hope for a climb, Sreenidi Deccan and Rajasthan look to pressure top spots

FootballIFL: Shillong Lajong hit Aizawl FC for six in dominant display

FootballISL: Mohun Bagan SG look to stay in title race against NorthEast United