Saudi Arabia stuns Messi, Argentina at World Cup

November 22, 2022

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2-1 victory among biggest upsets in men's World Cup history

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Lionel Messi stood with his hands on his hips near the centre circle, looking stone-faced as Saudi Arabia's....

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jubilant players ran in all directions around him after scoring one of the biggest World Cup upsets ever against Argentina.

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Messi's only major title challenge has eluded him, with a 2-1 loss to Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.

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We know the World Cup is this way, Argentina's coach Lionel Scaloni said. It is possible to beat the opponents but only lose in a few plays.

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Messi converted a penalty in the 10th minute for his 92nd international goal.

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It was the start of a routine win for the Copa America champions, who were on a 36-match unbeaten run, one short of the record in international soccer.

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All the stars aligned for us, Saudi Arabia's coach Herve Renard said. We made history for Saudi football.

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Messi played in his fifth & probably his final World Cup for Argentina & scratched the side of his head & shook hands with a Saudi coaching staff member after the final whistle.

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Argentina plays Mexico in its second Group C match on Saturday, while Saudia Arabia takes on Poland the same day.

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