Yes, you read that right.. Saudi Arabia just produced one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history with a shock win over Argentina.
Argentina went in front early after Lionel Messi dispatched a penalty in the 10th minute. After that, it was a battle between the extremely high defensive line from Saudi Arabia and the Argentine attackers.
The tactic worked to perfection as the Argentines had three first half goals disallowed for offside in the space of 12 minutes.
In the second half, Saudi Arabia roared to life in the opening 8 minutes. They hit Argentina with two quick goals, rocking the Albiceleste who were on a 36-match unbeaten run, hoping to make it 37.
Argentina spent the rest of the game including a lengthy 8 minutes added time period looking for an equalizer and possibly a winner but to no avail as the Saudi Arabian defence held firm. The Middle Eastern side can now dream of a first World Cup knock out round spot for the first time since 1994.
This result will be remembered forever alongside other great upsets like Senegal beating France in 2002 or England losing to the United States in 1950.
As this would be his final appearance at the World Cup, Lionel Messi would be hoping to shake off any disappointment from the loss and lead the team into the knockout rounds with games against Poland and Mexico to come.
