FIFA World Cup 2022: Saudi Arabia's shock win over Argentina, in photos

Saudi Arabia fans took to streets to celebrate their team’s shock win over Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2022

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King Salman ordered that Wednesday will be a holiday in celebration of Saudi Arabia's win

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Even young fans celebrated with fervour by waving the national flag on the streets

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The jubilation followed after Saudi Arabia, a team that had only ever won three World Cup matches in its history, just pulled off possibly the biggest upset in the tournament's history

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Led by Lionel Messi, Argentina entered the tournament as one of the favorites, but instead suffered one of the biggest World Cup upsets after Saudi Arabia rallied with two second-half goals in Lusail Stadium

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Saudi fans mocked Lionel Messi by performing Cristiano Ronaldo’s trademark celebration ‘Siu’

Saudi Arabia will play Poland in their next match on Saturday

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Saudi Arabia broke Argentina's 36-match unbeaten streak, including winning the Copa America 2021.

Saudi's goalkeeper Mohammed Al-Owais made many important saves and their defence also stood tall in the match's dying moments.