World Cup 2022: Saudi Arabia Beats Argentina

Saudi Arabia surprised Argentina by winning the first match at the 2022 World Cup. Argentina took the lead through a Lionel Messi penalty that beat goalkeeper Mohammed Al Owais in the 10th minute. Being 0-1 down in the first half made the Green Falcons appear impressive in the second half. Saudi Arabia equalized the score early in the second half in the 48th minute through Saleh Al Shehri's goal. Saudi Arabia's successive attacks caught Argentina's defense off guard. Salem Al Dawsari's speculative shot in the 53rd minute broke into Emiliano Martinez's goal for the second time. Saudi Arabia's final score beat Argentina 2-1 in the 2022 World Cup Group C match