Saudi Arabia declares national holiday after World Cup victory over Argentina

Tunisia also had a decent start with a tie against Denmark, while Morocco is the most likely of the teams from the region to advance far in Doha.
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A Saudi football fan waves his country's flag from the window of a car in Riyadh while celebrating after the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group C football match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia on Nov. 22, 2022. - AMER HILABI/AFP via Getty Images
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Saudi Arabia defeated Argentina 2-1 at the World Cup in Doha today. Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz declared a national holiday for all private and public sector employees and students to commemorate the victory.

The win was a major upset, as Argentina — led by superstar Lionel Messi — was among the favorites to win the World Cup, while Saudi Arabia is not considered a contender, according to sports handicappers. 

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