Well, this is the beauty of the World Cup. In what could be consideredone of the greatest upsets in tournament history, Saudi Arabia rallied from behind to seal a shocking 1-2 win over Lionel Messi and Argentina.
Lionel Scaloni was one win or tie away from setting a record for the longest unbeaten streak in soccer history. They went up 1-0 early in the game with a goal from the spot; then VAR correctly overturned three goals in the first half.
The Argentineans could’ve been up 4-0 after the first 45 minutes. Then, the Middle Easterns stunned the world with two goals in the first eight mins of the second half, a deadly blow Sacloni’s boys couldn’t get over.
Funniest Memes And Reactions From Argentina’s Shocking Loss To Saudi Arabia
Scaloni didn’t hesitate to dig deep into his bench and send three subs in right away. However, tough luck and some desperation prevented the Albiceleste from finding the bottom of the nets again.
Needless to say, this stunning loss made the rounds all over the world, with millions of people in awe of what they were witnessing. Here, we’ve gathered some of the funniest memes and reactions from social media.
— Out Of Context Football (@nocontextfooty) November 22, 2022
It is what it is.
#المنتخب_السعودي #FIFAWorldCup #Argentina #أخضرنا_قبل_الكل #Messi�� #السعوديه_الارجنتين pic.twitter.com/euELrzUmoG— Zlatan. ✍�� (@zlatan_on_twitt) November 22, 2022
#SaudiArabia cooked #Argentina 2:1
Well done and so proud of of the team. pic.twitter.com/UU3XQ7aPbI
— Sharmakeh Nour (@sharma_nour) November 22, 2022
Thank you Saudi Arabia for beating Argentina, now Italy’s winning streak is still safe. ���� pic.twitter.com/noUfmvIQej
— Ario (@legolard) November 22, 2022
Messi at the end of the match ����#FIFAWorldCup #ARGKSA #Argentina pic.twitter.com/78JOT250dJ
— Kristina Keller (@Crypto__Diva) November 22, 2022
“Argentina is winning the world cup, we have Messi, he’s the GOAT”
Saudi Arabia :#FIFAWorldCup #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/6GYpRpBu2N
— Faisal Chaudhary (@Faisalmunir116) November 22, 2022
Saudi Arabia to the whole South America and Europe after beating Argentina: pic.twitter.com/6y6asg0FoM
— Ephraim (@Wehdyoma) November 22, 2022
Argentina fans right now ����#ARGKSA #Qatar2022 pic.twitter.com/Tf7ZkClnwm
— Comr Gentle Oji (@comr_oji) November 22, 2022
Messi after Argentina vs Saudi Arabia’s game ��������#ARGKSA pic.twitter.com/rBV8CRJJv0
— Nick (@NicksonRono18) November 22, 2022
Ronaldo after realizing Argentina lost and Messi scored a penalty pic.twitter.com/9oqbhP5djM
— Praise������ (@Xanx555) November 22, 2022
LIONEL MESSI VS SAUDI ARABIA HIGHLIGHTS SKILLS AND TRICKS || CATALUNYA MESSIAH || EIBAR’S NIGHTMARE || ARGENTINA HASBULLAH ORGASMIC FOOTY ONLY pic.twitter.com/Jwh0Us8t1V
— Chiichysson™���� (@Qwesii_Chiichy) November 22, 2022
Argentina will now have to be near perfect in their matchups vs. Mexico and Poland. This is likely Lionel Messi’s final shot at winning the World Cup, so they can’t afford another setback along the way. They play in one of the toughest groups, and they’ll need at least six points to advance.
Things won’t get any easier, and this proves just how hard it is to keep the momentum going and maintain an unbeaten streak. But if someone can get back on track and lead the way when things get difficult, that’s Lio Messi, so you better don’t sleep on Argentina.
