Qatar World Cup 2022: A picture-perfect performance from Saudi Arabia against Argentina

Outsiders cause biggest upset in history of World Cup with a killer punch to Messi & Co

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Nathaniel Lacsina, Senior Web Editor
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Argentina's Lionel Messi reacts after losing 2-1 to Saudi Arabia.
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Saudi Arabia's Salem Al Dawsari celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates.
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General view of the score board inside the stadium after the match.
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Saudi Arabia's Abdulellah Al Malki celebrates after the match.
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Argentina's Angel Di Maria looks dejected after the match as a Saudi Arabia player celebrates.
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Argentina's Alejandro Gomez in action with Saudi Arabia's Salem Al Dawsari.
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Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring their first goal against Saudi Arabia.
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Argentina's Lautaro Martinez scores their second goal that was later disallowed.
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Saudi Arabia's Feras Albrikan in action.
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Argentina's Lionel Messi scores a goal against Saudi Arabia before it was disallowed for offside.
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Saudi Arabia's Saleh Al-Shehri celebrates scoring their first goal against Argentina.
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Argentina's Lionel Messi leads teammates onto the pitch before the match with Saudi Arabia.
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