THE STORY
On November 22, 2022, at Lusail Iconic Stadium in Qatar, Argentina led 1-0 against Saudi Arabia in their World Cup opener after Lionel Messi's 10th-minute penalty. However, Saudi Arabia's Saleh Al-Shehri and Salem Al-Dawsari scored in the 48th and 53rd minutes, respectively, securing a 2-1 victory. (fifa.com)
TEAMS / PEOPLE:
Argentina, Saudi Arabia
WHY IT MATTERS
This unexpected defeat ended Argentina's 36-match unbeaten streak and is considered one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history. (theanalyst.com)