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Saudi Arabia is writing history.. The end of the No Series, Argentina's loss
The Saudi national team achieved a historic victory with two goals to one at the expense of Argentina in the first round of the group stage of the World Cup held in Qatar.
The Saudi national team became the second Arab team to beat a South American team throughout the history of the World Cup, after Algeria in 1982 against Chile, and the first in 40 years.
Argentina lost a match in which Lionel Messi scored for the first time since 2009 against Spain.
And the Saudi national team ended a series of 36 consecutive matches without defeat for Argentina, as the second longest series in football history, behind Italy, which has 37 matches.
Argentina have lost a World Cup match after taking the lead in the first half for the first time since 1930.
Argentina lost their opening match at the World Cup for the first time since 1990.
For the first time since 1990, Tango will be mocked in front of a non-European team in the World Cup, specifically against Cameroon.
Match Report
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.
Messi gave the Copa America holders an early lead from the penalty spot but Saleh Al-Shehri equalised early in the second half and Salem Al-Dawsari struck a sensational winner.
Argentina, who were one of the favourites to win the World Cup, would have equalled Italy's record of 37 matches unbeaten had they avoided defeat in the Lusail Stadium.
Saudi Arabia are ranked 51st in the FIFA world rankings.
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