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Saudi Arabia stunned South American giant Argentina 2-1 in their Group C encounter in the ongoing FIFA world cup in Qatar.

The defeat of former world champions ended their 36-match unbeaten streak.

For Argentina Lonel Messi scored the goal via a penalty in the 10^th minute. For Saudi Arabia Alshehri and Salem were the goal scorers in the 48^th and the 53^rd minute.

With two goals in a space of five minutes, the Asian team dealt one of the greatest upsets in the history of FIFA world cup.

Saudi Arabia now leads the group with 3 points, while Argentina is at bottom.

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Argentina will next face Mexico on November 27, while Saudi Arabia will play Poland a day earlier.