Saudi Arabia pulled off the first big surprise of the 2022 World Cup (2-1 against Argentina) and footage of the joy of fans of Herve Renard’s team quickly went viral on social media.

Fans of Saudi Arabia at the World Cup 2022 in QatarPhoto: Zabulon Laurent/ABACA / Shutterstock Editorial / Profimedia

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The fans took the door off its hinges after Al-Dawsari’s goal

Millions of Saudi fans watched the match at Lusail Stadium on TV and went wild after Salem Al-Dawsari’s goal. One of the fans got so excited that he took the door off its hinges and threw it into the yard.

National holiday in Saudi Arabia after the victory over Argentina

According to Sportbible, the leaders of Saudi Arabia have decided that Wednesday, November 23, will be a day off. The decision applies to all employees (both public and private sectors), as well as students who will not be attending school.

Thus, Saudi fans will be able to continue celebrating after one of the biggest victories in the history of the national football team.

Argentina, a big surprise at the World Cup 2022. Qatar – was defeated by Saudi Arabia

Argentina, heavy favorites to win the World Cup, started with a surprise defeat at the final tournament in Qatar, with Messi, Lautaro, Di Maria and co losing 2-1 to Saudi Arabia.

The match in Group C started perfectly for the Cougars: in the 10th minute, Lionel Messi opened the scoring with a shot from 11 meters.

It took two moments of lethargy from the Argentine defense for Al Shehri (48) and Al Dausari (53) to set up the winner. This is the first big surprise after the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Mexico and Poland are also in the same group (meeting 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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