Argentina 1-2 Saudi Arabia RESULT: Lionel Messi and his team-mates stunned by World Cup clash
Lionel Messi and Argentina suffered a humiliating defeat to Saudi Arabia in their 2022 World Cup opener.
Messi put the pre-tournament favorites ahead from the penalty spot – scoring at a World Cup for the fourth time – and Argentina saw three goals disallowed in a dominant first half.
But the Albiceleste were stunned as second-half goals from Saleh Al Shehri and Salem Al Dawsari earned Saudi Arabia a stunning victory to open Group C wide.
Saudi Arabia aren’t even ranked in the top 50 by FIFA and had only won three World Cup games before today, while Argentina were on a 36-game unbeaten streak before today. tournament.
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