Saudi Arabia stunned World Cup favourites Argentina 2-1 in a resolute display of resilience at the ongoing 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Argentina failed to secure all three points despite a dominant first half, as two goals were cancelled before halftime. Lionel Messi, a seven-time Ballon d’Or winner, scored the only goal of the game for his team in the first ten minutes with a penalty.
Messi and Lautaro Martinez both had their goals ruled out due to offsides in the build-up.
The Saudi Arabia side turned the game around immediately after the second half resumed with Saleh Alshehri’s goal, 48′, leveling up with Argentina and Saleh Aldawsari’s 53rd minute winning goal.
Saudi Arabia’s keeper, in a stunning performance, stalled all possible goals from the opposition up until the final whistle.
Argentina have their 36 games unbeaten run come to a shocking end by the middle eastern nation.