play
Is Saudi Arabia’s win vs. Argentina the biggest World Cup shock? (2:17)Gab Marcotti reacts to Saudi Arabia’s 2-1 win over Argentina and Lionel Messi at the World Cup. (2:17)
LUSAIL, Qatar — Saudi Arabia pulled off one of the biggest World Cup shocks ever to come from behind to beat Argentina on Tuesday.
Argentina, one of the favourites to lift the trophy, dominated the first half and went ahead through Lionel Messi‘s first-half penalty. But a stunning fight back from Saudi Arabia after the break saw Saleh Al-Shehri and Salem Al-Dawsari both score in the space of five minutes to leave Argentina defeated for the first time since June 2019 — a run of 36 incredible matches.
– World Cup 2022: News and features Highlights and notable moments