Argentina’s Loss to Saudi Is an Upset for the Ages

The Qatar 2022 World Cup just witnessed its first shocking result—and it was one for the ages.

Saudi Arabia, a neighbor to host country Qatar, upset Argentina 2-1 in the opening match of Group C play on Tuesday afternoon in Lusail. The result left Argentinian supporters stunned in their seats in Lusail Stadium, and set off a wild celebration among Saudis in the partisan crowd and at the nearby Fan Fest. The country’s innovative high 4-4-1-1 formation put constant pressure on the heavily favored Argentinians, and key defensive plays late in the fixture saved the day for the…