Draft:Saudi Arabia v Argentina (2022 FIFA World Cup)

Saudi Arabia v Argentina was a 2022 FIFA World Cup Group C match played on 22 November 2022, at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar. Saudi Arabia won 2-1 in what is considered the biggest upset in FIFA World Cup history.

Route to the final
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Team A
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Team B
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Venue selection
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Match ball
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Analysis
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Match
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First half
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Second half
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Aftermath and impact
After the Saudi victory, King Salman declared a national holiday for the following day, closing all schools and workplaces in the country.