Shocking: Messi’s Argentina fell to Saudi Arabia, ending their 36-game unbeaten streak in World Cup opener

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It was shocking in Qatar today during the opening game of Argentina and Saudi Arabia as the South American lost 2 goals to 1. Saudi Arabia did their best to hand Argentina their first defeat in over three years, also ending their 36-game unbeaten streak.

The last time Argentina lost their first game of a World Cup was in 1990. The two goals in a five-minute spell also saw La Albiceleste’s 36-game unbeaten run ended, which had dated back to 2019 when they lost to Brazil in the Copa America.

The result has come as a complete shock to everyone in world football. Not only was Argentina’s 36-game unbeaten streak brought to a screeching halt, but several unwanted records were equalled as well.

It was the first time since 1958 against Germany that Argentina have lost a World Cup match after scoring the first goal, and also the first time since 1930 they have lost a World Cup match when leading at half-time.

Lionel Scaloni’s men face Mexico on November 26, where they’ll most likely need a win for any chance of making it out of Group C.

Source: goal.com

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