Saudi Arabia produced the first big surprise of the 2022 World Cup as Herve Renard’s side beat Argentina 2-1, thanks to a sensational goal from Salem Al-Dawsari.

Salem Al-Dawsari at the World Cup 2022 in QatarPhoto: Colorsport / Shutterstock Editorial / Profimedia

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Lionel Messi opened the scoring (’10, penalty), but the Cougars had a terrible start to the second half and conceded two goals (Saleh Al-Shehri ’48 and Salem Al-Dawsari ’53).

Salem Al-Dausari scored a super goal:

Mexico and Poland are also in the same group (from 18:00).

Know:

  • Lionel Messi became the first Argentinian player to score in 4 World Cup finals (2006, 2014, 2018, 2022). Thus, the PSG star surpasses Gabriel Batistuta (1994, 1998, 2002) and Diego Maradona (1982, 1986, 1994).
  • The last time Argentina lost their opening match at a FIFA World Cup was in the 1990 World Cup, when the Cougars lost to Cameroon (0-1 at the San Siro).
  • The last time Argentina lost was in the semifinals of the Copa America 2019 (July 3), when they were beaten by Brazil (0:2). Then there were 36 matches without defeat.
  • Argentina won the World Cup title twice, in 1978 and 1986.

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