Saudi Arabia has declared Wednesday, November 23 as a public holiday after its historic FIFA World Cup victory over pre-tournament favourites Argentina. The Green Falcons of Saudi Arabia stunned two-time world champions Argentina with a 2-1 comeback victory that will go down as one of the greatest-ever upsets in the history of the World Cup.
Lionel Messi put La Albiceleste in front after just 10 minutes and had three goals disallowed for offside, but Saleh Al-Shehri and Salem Al-Dawsari struck in the space of five second-half minutes to turn the game on its head.
The result ended an impressive 36-game unbeaten run, stretching back to 2019, ensuring that Saudi Arabia became the first non-European team to beat Argentina at the World Cup since Cameroon in 1990.
Considering the momentous nature of the feat chalked by Saudi Arabia, November 23 has been declared a public holiday to celebrate the accomplishment over Argentina. Wednesday, November 23, will be a public holiday in Saudi Arabia, the kingdom announced on Tuesday, in celebration of its historic win in the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Khaleej Times confirm.
Saudi shock favourites Argentina Saudi Arabia stunned Lionel Messi's Argentina on Tuesday, beating the two-time winners 2-1 in one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history. Salem Al-Dawsari hit a stunning winner to sink the red-hot favourites, bringing the South American side's 36-match unbeaten run to a shuddering halt.
The win was fully deserved after Saudi Arabia came from behind after Saleh Al-Shehri cancelled out an early Lionel Messi penalty. World Cup: Saudi fans jubilate Earlier, Sports Brief reported that fans of Saudi Arabia at the Lusail Iconic Stadium could not believe their eyes, as the Green Falcons chalked one of the biggest upsets in the history of the World Cup. Ranked as one of the favourites to go all the way in Qatar, Argentina were left floored by Saudi, who consigned Argentina to their first defeat in 36 matches. Following Salem Al-Dawsari's golazo, which eventually turned out to be the winning goal, the Saudi section of the Lusail Stadium went into a state of pandemonium with their celebrations.
Source: SportsBrief.com
