In pictures: Saudi Arabia scores huge upset over Argentina at FIFA World Cup 2022

The winning goal that got Saudis the lead was worthy of winning any game.
Dawn.com | Reuters Published November 22, 2022

Saudi Arabia’s team left the Argentinian side stunned in a thrilling 2-1 win after eight crazy, frenzied second-half minutes of their opening match of the World Cup in Qatar on Tuesday.

The winning goal that gave them the lead was worthy of winning any game while Argentina looked devastated. This was something the team, led by mesmeric Lionel Messi, had in all probability never thought of.

Here is a look at the nail-biting match.

Saudi Arabia's Saleh Al-Shehri celebrates scoring their first goal at Lusail Stadium, Lusail, Qatar, November 22. — Reuters
Saudi Arabia's Saleh Al-Shehri celebrates scoring their first goal at Lusail Stadium, Lusail, Qatar, November 22. — Reuters

Saudi Arabia's Salem Al-Dawsari celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates at Lusail Stadium, Lusail, Qatar, November 22. — Reuters
Saudi Arabia's Salem Al-Dawsari celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates at Lusail Stadium, Lusail, Qatar, November 22. — Reuters

Saudi Arabia's Salem Al-Dawsari celebrates scoring their second goal at Lusail Stadium, Lusail, Qatar, November 22. — Reuters
Saudi Arabia's Salem Al-Dawsari celebrates scoring their second goal at Lusail Stadium, Lusail, Qatar, November 22. — Reuters

Argentina's Lionel Messi reacts at Lusail Stadium, Lusail, Qatar, November 22. — Reuters
Argentina's Lionel Messi reacts at Lusail Stadium, Lusail, Qatar, November 22. — Reuters

Saudi Arabia's Salem Al-Dawsari at Lusail Stadium, Lusail, Qatar, November 22. — Reuters
Saudi Arabia's Salem Al-Dawsari at Lusail Stadium, Lusail, Qatar, November 22. — Reuters

Saudi Arabia's midfielder #10 Salem Al-Dawsari (R) fights for the ball with Argentina's forward #10 Lionel Messi during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group C football match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, north of Doha, Qatar on November 22. — AFP
Saudi Arabia's midfielder #10 Salem Al-Dawsari (R) fights for the ball with Argentina's forward #10 Lionel Messi during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group C football match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, north of Doha, Qatar on November 22. — AFP

Saudi Arabia's Nawaf Al Abid shakes hands with Argentina's Lionel Messi after the match at Lusail Stadium, Lusail, Qatar, November 22. — Reuters
Saudi Arabia's Nawaf Al Abid shakes hands with Argentina's Lionel Messi after the match at Lusail Stadium, Lusail, Qatar, November 22. — Reuters

Saudi Arabia fans celebrate after the match at Lusail Stadium, Lusail, Qatar, November 22. — Reuters
Saudi Arabia fans celebrate after the match at Lusail Stadium, Lusail, Qatar, November 22. — Reuters

Argentina fans react after Argentina scored a goal against Saudi Arabia as they enjoy a FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia on a big screen in Dhaka, Bangladesh, November 22. — Reuters
Argentina fans react after Argentina scored a goal against Saudi Arabia as they enjoy a FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia on a big screen in Dhaka, Bangladesh, November 22. — Reuters

Argentina fans react as they enjoy the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia on a big screen in Dhaka, Bangladesh, November 22. — Reuters
Argentina fans react as they enjoy the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia on a big screen in Dhaka, Bangladesh, November 22. — Reuters

Saudi Arabia fans celebrate in Souq Waqif after the match between Saudia Arabia and Argentina in Doha, Qatar, November 22. — Reuters
Saudi Arabia fans celebrate in Souq Waqif after the match between Saudia Arabia and Argentina in Doha, Qatar, November 22. — Reuters

Argentina fans react as they enjoy a FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia on a big screen in Dhaka, Bangladesh, November 22. — Reuters
Argentina fans react as they enjoy a FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia on a big screen in Dhaka, Bangladesh, November 22. — Reuters

Header image: Argentina's Lionel Messi reacts after Saudi Arabia's Saleh Al-Shehri scores their first goal at Lusail Stadium, Lusail, Qatar, November 22. — Reuters

Comments (39) Closed
ENGR Hamid Shafiq
Nov 22, 2022 09:32pm
MBS congratulations to you
Recommend 0
Abbas shah
Nov 22, 2022 09:36pm
A very well played soccer match by Saudis ,stunning the champions Brazil especially the mesmeric Lionel Messi.
Recommend 0
S.A.M.
Nov 22, 2022 09:39pm
I didn’t know Argentina gave citizenship to so many melbaris n bengalis. The so called crowd comprising of Argentina fans doesn’t show any face from that origin.
Recommend 0
Zak
Nov 22, 2022 09:46pm
Well done Saudi. Never mind Argentina.
Recommend 0
Citizen
Nov 22, 2022 09:58pm
We are proud of our brother country for a great win
Recommend 0
M. Emad
Nov 22, 2022 10:15pm
Where is Pakistan Football Team ?
Recommend 0
Hope786
Nov 22, 2022 10:21pm
Congrats Saudia. Now get ready for shameless prejudiced allegations by haters and shameless.
Recommend 0
haris
Nov 22, 2022 10:40pm
Thank you Raheel Sharif
Recommend 0
True
Nov 22, 2022 10:51pm
@M. Emad , in pakistan!!
Recommend 0
ENGR Hamid Shafiq
Nov 22, 2022 11:14pm
@M. Emad , your comment is totally irrelevant with news
Recommend 0
Raguraman
Nov 22, 2022 11:27pm
Very happy to see Saudi beat Argentina as it will make the entire World Cup more interesting to watch and may the best team win
Recommend 0
Raza
Nov 22, 2022 11:40pm
3 goals by Argentina declared offside....the referees were probably paid off by Saudi Arabia !!
Recommend 0
John
Nov 23, 2022 12:06am
fixed
Recommend 0
Kamal
Nov 23, 2022 01:27am
Please see the world is changing and by the way don’t ever under estimate our strong Muslim brothers they can do wonders. This is just a trailer the real film is on the way !!!!!
Recommend 0
FACTS
Nov 23, 2022 02:11am
@M. Emad , beside India’s in Stands
Recommend 0
The Philanthropist
Nov 23, 2022 02:35am
Well payed Saudi Arabia
Recommend 0
MOAZ
Nov 23, 2022 03:07am
Did better than last time when they were a complete flop
Recommend 0
Texas Tariq
Nov 23, 2022 03:20am
Hindus cheering for Argentina.... Wow.
Recommend 0
Henchi
Nov 23, 2022 03:22am
Great job to Saudi players who will all get Million $ each as a winning gift. On the other hand MBS will offer Saudi citizenship to Argentine players who will be too ashamed to return.
Recommend 0
imran
Nov 23, 2022 04:23am
@M. Emad , hmm Good Question ....i never think we have a team
Recommend 0
desi
Nov 23, 2022 04:56am
Bangladeshis go and work in Saudi Arabia and are supporting Argentina. What a bunch of disloyal group. Saudis should kick out all Bangladeshis from Saudia, then they will all support Saudia.
Recommend 0
imran
Nov 23, 2022 05:13am
good luck saudi
Recommend 0
Shaukat
Nov 23, 2022 05:25am
@M. Emad , Right infront of the Indian team.
Recommend 0
Today
Nov 23, 2022 05:28am
@S.A.M., read properly ..city is dhaka
Recommend 0
Today
Nov 23, 2022 05:30am
@ENGR Hamid Shafiq, yes he has lent huge contribution to his country's recent gains
Recommend 0
ak4pk
Nov 23, 2022 06:03am
@M. Emad , in the making, look out for them in the future !
Recommend 0
Truth
Nov 23, 2022 06:06am
@S.A.M., it is bangladesh .....
Recommend 0
skb535
Nov 23, 2022 06:35am
@Abbas shah, Argentina
Recommend 0
Syed Ahmed
Nov 23, 2022 07:07am
Many congratulations to KSA for upsetting the mighty messi an Argentina
Recommend 0
Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad
Nov 23, 2022 07:47am
Well played Saudi Arabia. As always, keep it up and hang on tough.
Recommend 0
Anonymouseee
Nov 23, 2022 07:48am
@M. Emad , when is your Indian football team.
Recommend 0
Anonymouseee
Nov 23, 2022 07:48am
Heartiest congrats to Saudi Arabia - from Pakistan.
Recommend 0
Syed Ali
Nov 23, 2022 08:14am
@haris, like he knows how to play soccer.
Recommend 0
Shahbaz Ahmed Tarar
Nov 23, 2022 10:50am
@M. Emad , They will take on Bangladesh in Final in FIFA World cup..
Recommend 0
GHULAM SARWAR KHAN
Nov 23, 2022 11:11am
The greatest win by saudia
Recommend 0
GHULAM SARWAR KHAN
Nov 23, 2022 11:18am
great win by the ARABS
Recommend 0
Fasil Rafiq
Nov 23, 2022 01:04pm
Well Done Team Saudia.
Recommend 0
waseem
Nov 23, 2022 02:32pm
Arabs are thriving while Bengalis in disarray
Recommend 0
Kiwi
Nov 23, 2022 05:30pm
@M. Emad , Where is Bangladesh team?
Recommend 0

Copyright © 2024

NewsKit Publishing Platform