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Saudi Arabia shock Messi's Argentina at World Cup

Tuesday 22 November 2022 - 14:20pm
Argentina's forward #10 Lionel Messi (R) heads the ball during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group C football match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, north of Doha on November 22, 2022.
Argentina's forward #10 Lionel Messi (R) heads the ball during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group C football match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, north of Doha on November 22, 2022.
Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP

 

DOHA - Messi gave the Copa America holders an early lead from the penalty spot but Saleh Al-Shehri equalised early in the second half and Salem Al-Dawsari struck a sensational winner.

Argentina, who were one of the favourites to win the World Cup, would have equalled Italy's record of 37 matches unbeaten had they avoided defeat in the Lusail Stadium.

Saudi Arabia is ranked 51st in the FIFA world rankings.

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