Coverage dated November 21, 2022

Saudi Arabia beats Argentina 2-1 in massive World Cup upset

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The upset ranks among the most dramatic in World Cup history.

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Washington Post
Saudi Arabia shocks Argentina with a World Cup upset for the history books (opens Washington Post)
Published Nov 21, 2022
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Saudi Arabia beat Argentina, 2-1, on Tuesday at the World Cup in Qatar.
Fox10 Phoenix
Saudi Arabia beats Argentina 2-1 in massive World Cup upset (opens Fox10 Phoenix)
Published Nov 21, 2022
Fox10 Phoenix's feed description
The upset ranks among the most dramatic in World Cup history.
KVUE
Shocking World Cup upset: Saudi Arabia beats Lionel Messi's Argentina (opens KVUE)
Published Nov 21, 2022
KVUE's feed description
While you were sleeping, Saudi Arabia pulled off one of the biggest World Cup upsets.
WUSA9
World Cup stunner: Saudi Arabia beats Lionel Messi's Argentina 2-1 (opens WUSA9)
Published Nov 21, 2022
WUSA9's feed description
While you were sleeping, Saudi Arabia pulled off one of the biggest World Cup upsets.
The Daily Caller
Saudi Arabia Upsets Lionel Messi-Led Argentina At World Cup (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Nov 21, 2022
The Daily Caller's feed description
Argentina was riding a 36-game winning streak, but it all came crashing down in shocking fashion as they suffered a 2-1 defeat to Saudi Arabia in the World Cup.
Newsweek
Argentina loses to Saudi Arabia in All-Time World Cup Upset (opens Newsweek)
Published Nov 21, 2022
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Saudi Arabia has pulled off one of the biggest shocks of all time in the FIFA World Cup with a win over Argentina, leaving Lionel Messi looking forlorn.
WTOP Washington DC
World Cup stunner: Saudi Arabia beats Messi’s Argentina 2-1 (opens WTOP Washington DC)
Published Nov 21, 2022
WTOP Washington DC's feed description
Saudi Arabia scored one of the biggest World Cup upsets ever by beating Lionel Messi’s Argentina 2-1 on Tuesday.
Wyoming Public Media
Messi and Argentina lose to Saudi Arabia in one of the biggest World Cup upsets ever (opens Wyoming Public Media)
Published Nov 21, 2022
Wyoming Public Media's feed description
Lionel Messi's quest to win the one major title to elude him had a shocking start in what may be his final World Cup, as Saudi Arabia scored twice in a five-minute span of the second half and won 2-1.
The Times of Israel
In one of the greatest ever World Cup shocks, Saudi Arabia beats Messi’s Argentina (opens The Times of Israel)
Published Nov 21, 2022
The Times of Israel's feed description
Messi’s quest to win the one major title to elude him gets off to a shocking start as Saudis come from a goal down to defeat favorites by 2-1
NPR
Saudi Arabia shocks Argentina and its star Messi in 2-1 defeat at the World Cup (opens NPR)
Published Nov 21, 2022
NPR's feed description
For Lionel Messi, this World Cup, and the historic upset with Saudi Arabia, is about so much more than soccer. It's about whether or not he can finally come back home to Argentina as a hero.
Christian Science Monitor
Will Messi miss another win? Saudi Arabia topples Argentina in opener. (opens Christian Science Monitor)
Published Nov 21, 2022
Christian Science Monitor's feed description
In one of the biggest World Cup upsets in history, Saudi Arabia beat 2-1 in the opening round. The game evokes Argentina’s loss to Cameroon in 1990 and sets Argentina’s Lionel Messi one step back from securing the elusive title.
France 24
Saudi Arabia stun Messi's Argentina at World Cup (opens France 24)
Published Nov 21, 2022
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Saudi Arabia stunned Lionel Messi's Argentina on Tuesday, beating the two-time winners 2-1 in one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history.
France 24
Messi says World Cup defeat to Saudi Arabia a 'very heavy blow' (opens France 24)
Published Nov 21, 2022
France 24's feed description
Lionel Messi said Argentina's shock loss to Saudi Arabia was a "very heavy blow" but vowed the South American champions would bounce back from the defeat.
CBS News
Saudi Arabia scores huge World Cup upset by beating Lionel Messi's Argentina 2-1 (opens CBS News)
Published Nov 21, 2022
CBS News's feed description
Goals by Saleh Alshehri and Salem Aldawsari in a five-minute span in the second half gave the Saudis their greatest win ever.
Forbes
World Cup 2022: Messi’s Argentina Lose To Saudi Arabia In Shocking Upset (opens Forbes)
Published Nov 21, 2022
Forbes's feed description
Tuesday's result comes as a shock to spectators as Argentina, led by the world's highest-paid athlete Lionel Messi, were one of the favorites to win the tournament.
Al Jazeera
Saudi Arabia stun Argentina with inspired second-half performance (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Nov 21, 2022
Al Jazeera's feed description
In the first upset of the 2022 World Cup, Saudi Arabia after beating Argentina 2-1
The Times of Israel
Saudi Arabia downs Messi’s Argentina in historic World Cup upset (opens The Times of Israel)
Published Nov 21, 2022
The Times of Israel's feed description
South American heavyweights, coming off a 36-win streak that included winning Copa America, fall 2-1 in stunner seen as one of biggest-ever in global soccer tournament
New York Times
Saudi Arabia Stuns Lionel Messi and Argentina for the World Cup’s First Shock (opens New York Times)
Published Nov 21, 2022
New York Times's feed description
Argentina entered the tournament as one of the favorites in its star’s final chance at the trophy.
Digital Journal
Saudi Arabia stun Messi's Argentina to ignite World Cup (opens Digital Journal)
Published Nov 21, 2022
Digital Journal's feed description
Saudi Arabia pulled off one of the greatest upsets in World Cup history on Tuesday, roaring back to beat Argentina 2-1 -- a result described by Lionel
The Guardian
Saudi Arabia stun Argentina as Salem Al-Dawsari winner crowns comeback (opens The Guardian)
Published Nov 21, 2022
The Guardian's feed description
Saudi Arabia came from behind to cause one of the biggest ever World Cup shocks, beating Argentina 2-1 after Lionel Messi’s penalty had put the South American side ahead
Portland Press Herald
World Cup roundup: Saudi Arabia earning shocking win over Argentina (opens Portland Press Herald)
Published Nov 21, 2022
Portland Press Herald's feed description
Lionel Messi and Argentina, one of the tournament favorites, loses 2-1 to the second lowest-ranked team in the World Cup.

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