Publish Date: 22 November 2022 - 15:52

TEHRAN, Nov. 22 (MNA) – Day 3 at the 2022 FIFA World Cup kicked off with Saudi Arabia surprising Argentina with a 2-1 win in the Group C opener at the Lusail Stadium.

After Argentina took an early first half lead through a Lionel Messi penalty, the Saudis hit hard early in the second half. Goals from Saleh Alshehri and Salem Aldawsari eight minutes after halftime were enough to seal the match for the Asian side.