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Saudi Arabia’s defeat of Argentina ranks with these as the World Cup’s biggest upsets

The biggest World Cup upset ever? Well, Saudi Arabia bettering Argentina 2-1 is definitely the biggest World Cup upset of the 2020s.

Miami Herald

Saudi Arabia player flown out for surgery and crowd figures explained — the five talking points of day 3 of the World Cup

As Saudi Arabia celebrated their epic victory with a public holiday, one player was being flown to Germany for emergency surgery. Check out the five talking points for day 3 here.

ABC News

Angel Di Maria reacts to Argentina defeat after being brutally blamed by Roy Keane

The Argentina forward has had his say on his nation's shocking 2-1 defeat by Saudi Arabia that saw him come in for some intense criticism from Manchester United legend Roy Keane

Daily Mirror

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Visa waiver, sports to lift Saudi travel

Thailand is hoping to boost tourism cooperation with Saudi Arabia, including offering visa exemptions and promoting Muay Thai after the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit, according to the Tourism and Sports Ministry.

Bangkok Post

Qatar World Cup: 5 things we learned on Day 3 – It's all about Messi and Ronaldo

Saudi Arabia came from behind to beat a Lionel Messi-led Argentina hours before it emerged that the Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo had parted company with Manchester United. But the real star of the day was the underestimated but ever reliable Olivier Giroud.

Radio France Internationale

The Arabic call of Saudi Arabia’s stunning game-winning goal against Argentina will give you goosebumps

You have to hear the Arabic call on the game-deciding Saudi Arabia goal.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Today at the World Cup: Saudi Arabia stun Argentina and France start in style

One of the biggest shocks in World Cup history took place in Qatar

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‘Proud day to be Arab’: Jubilation for Saudi Arabia, Tunisia fans

After Saudi Arabia’s seismic upset and Tunisia’s hard-won draw against Denmark, Arab fans say the sky is the limit.

Al Jazeera

Winners Club: Waiver Wire Pickups and NFL MVP Odds

Plus, new NBA and NFL power rankings and the latest from the World Cup.

Sports Illustrated

Newcastle United news as Magpies co-owner sends Saudi Arabia message after World Cup upset

All the latest Newcastle United headlines as Mehrdad Ghodoussi gives his verdict on Saudi Arabia's shock upset win over Argentina

Chronicle Live

Cristiano Ronaldo gives Lionel Messi perfect gift after Saudi Arabia World Cup embarrassment

World Cup news: Cristiano Ronaldo has left Man United by mutual consent on the same day Lionel Messi's Argentina slumped to a shock defeat to Saudi Arabia

Football London

Where does Saudi Arabia’s win over Argentina rank in World Cup shocks?

USA stunned England in 1950 while Senegal provided the first big upset of the 21st century tournaments by beating France

The Guardian - UK

Argentina have just sent a clear transfer warning to Liverpool after Saudi Arabia World Cup upset

Argentina were surprisingly beaten 2-1 by Saudi Arabia at the 2022 World Cup. Their ageing side has many similarities with the Liverpool squad

Liverpool Echo

Ronaldo departs and Saudi Arabia shock the world – Tuesday’s sporting social

Elsewhere, Beth Mead received awful injury news and Luke Donald named a Ryder Cup vice-captain.

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Daily Mirror

Brutal Lionel Messi chant takes over Qatar after Argentina's defeat to Saudi Arabia

Messi's side succumbed to one of the biggest shocks in World Cup history when they went down 2-1 to the Saudis in Lusail on Tuesday

Daily Mirror

Saudi Arabia players go wild in dressing room after causing Argentina upset

Saudi Arabia pulled off one of the World Cup's greatest-ever shocks by beating Lionel Messi's Argentina in their opening game of this year's tournament in Qatar

The Independent UK

Robert Lewandowski denied World Cup moment as Guillermo Ochoa steals show in Group C draw

Mexico 0-0 Poland: Ochoa saved Lewandowski’s second-half penalty to leave Saudi Arabia as the shock leaders of Group C

Al Jazeera

Saudi Arabia declares public holiday after shock Argentina win

Saudi King Salman announces a snap public holiday for workers and students in the kingdom, in celebration of the win.

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Chicago Sun-Times

Mexico, Poland play to scoreless draw at World Cup

Saturday, Mexico faces Lionel Messi and Argentina, looking to rebound from their flop in the opener. Poland meets group-leader Saudi Arabia.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Loss for Messi, Argentina against Saudi Arabia among Biggest World Cup Upsets

The staggering loss for Lionel Messi and Argentina against Saudi Arabia at the World Cup is right up there with the biggest upsets in tournament history. Messi, who had given Argentina the lead before the Saudis came back to win 2-1, is playing at what likely is his last World…

Manchester Evening News

Saudi Arabia fans troll Lionel Messi with Cristiano Ronaldo celebration after Argentina World Cup loss

Saudi Arabia fans used Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo's celebration to poke fun at Lionel Messi's Argentina

The Guardian - UK

‘We gave them a response’: Saudi Arabia claim their place in World Cup history

A national holiday has been declared in Saudi Arabia after their win against Argentina, for whom Lionel Messi is a ‘brand ambassador’ for Saudi tourism

ABC News

Kylian Mbappé-led France hammers Australia in FIFA World Cup opener in Qatar — as it happened

Kylian Mbappé and Olivier Giroud starred up front as defending world champions France took down the Socceroos 4-1 in their Group D World Cup opener in Qatar. Look back at how it unfolded.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia Slams Houthis for Continued Attacks on Yemen’s Civilian, Economic Locations

Saudi Arabia condemned on Tuesday the Iran-backed Houthi militias for their continued attacks on civilian and economic locations in Yemen. The Foreign Ministry slammed the Houthis for also targeting global energy and marine trade routes. Such practices confirm the Houthis’ ongoing approach in increasing the suffering of the Yemeni people…

Asharq Al-Awsat

King Salman Decrees Wednesday a National Holiday after Saudi Victory over Argentina

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz decreed that Wednesday be a national holiday in celebration of the Kingdom’s victory against Argentina during the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, had suggested the holiday for employees and students. The…

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