Saudi Arabia's government has declared the country will celebrate Tuesday's stunning World Cup win over Argentina with a public holiday.
Argentina, touted as pre-tournament favourites by many, looked likely to extend their 36-game unbeaten run when Lionel Messi's penalty handed them an early lead at the Lusail Stadium.
Saudi Arabia produced one of the biggest shocks in World Cup history as they came from behind to beat Argentina 2-1 in their Group C opener on Tuesday.
La Albiceleste, who are one of the favourites to triumph at Qatar 2022, started well at Lusail Stadium and went ahead after 10 minutes courtesy of Lionel Messi's penalty.
Lionel Scaloni quickly turned his focus towards Argentina's next game against Mexico as he struggled to come to terms with their sensational defeat to Saudi Arabia.
Argentina are the reigning South American champions and were on a 36-match unbeaten run – one short of Italy's record – going into their World Cup opener.
Two superb second-half strikes secured Saudi Arabia one of the World Cup's all-time biggest shocks as they stunned Argentina 2-1.
We assess the key talking points from a pulsating contest that spawned a familiar opening goalscorer, an outrageous number of offsides and buckets of drama.
Lionel Messi begins his World Cup campaign on Tuesday against Saudi Arabia, whose head coach is looking forward to the challenge.
Herve Renard's men face Argentina in their Group C opener and the experienced French coach insists his team are not just in Qatar to make up the numbers.
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