ARGENTINA VS SAUDI ARABIA - THE GREATEST UPSET at the very start of the tournament
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The South American powerhouse came into the tournament as Copa America holders and unbeaten in 36 matches dating back to 2019.
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They dominated the opening half, with Lionel Messi getting on the board early through a perhaps generous penalty.
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Messi converted the penalty in the 10th minute before Argentina were disallowed three goals for offside all in the first half.
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Three minutes into the second half, Saleh Al-Shehri levelled the score
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before a stunner from Salem Al-Dawsari put Saudi ahead.
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That same intensity allowed them to hold off attack after attack in the remaining half hour to produce a famous win in the first World Cup hosted in the Middle East.
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It was Saudi Arabia’s second World Cup win in their last 14 matches at the tournament.
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Title favourites Argentina go down 1-2 to 51-ranked Saudi Arabia the Group C opener.
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Argentina’s loss blows Group C wide open with Mexico and Poland hoping to join the Saudis at the top of the table overnight.