2022 FIFA World Cup: Argentina vs. Saudi Arabia-Xinhua

2022 FIFA World Cup: Argentina vs. Saudi Arabia

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2022-11-22 18:42:37

A fan reacts before the Group C match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Cao Can)

A fan reacts before the Group C match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Cao Can)

Lionel Messi (2nd L) of Argentina warms up before the Group C match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Han Yan)

A fan reacts inside the stadium before the Group C match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Han Yan)

A fan reacts before the Group C match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Cao Can)

Lionel Messi of Argentina reacts before the Group C match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Meng Dingbo)

Lionel Messi of Argentina reacts before the Group C match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Meng Dingbo)

Lionel Messi of Argentina warms up before the Group C match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Cao Can)

Fans react before the Group C match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Cao Can)

Lionel Messi of Argentina warms up before the Group C match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Han Yan)

A fan waves Argentina's national flag before the Group C match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Cao Can)

A cardboard of Argentine football icon Diego Maradona is seen before the Group C match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Cao Can)

Players of Saudi Arabia pose for group photos before the Group C match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Han Yan)

Lionel Messi of Argentina reacts before the Group C match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

Players of Argentina pose for group photos before the Group C match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Cao Can)

Players of Argentina react before the Group C match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Han Yan)

Lionel Messi of Argentina reacts before the Group C match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

Players of Argentina react before the Group C match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Cao Can)

Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates after scoring during the Group C match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Li Ga)

Lionel Messi (front) of Argentina scores through a penalty during the Group C match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Han Yan)

Players of Argentina celebrate after scoring during the Group C match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Li Ga)

Lionel Messi (front) of Argentina celebrates after scoring during the Group C match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Li Ga)

Lionel Messi (C) of Argentina celebrates after scoring during the Group C match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Cao Can)

Lionel Messi (front) of Argentina celebrates after scoring during the Group C match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Li Ga)

Players of Argentina celebrate after scoring during the Group C match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Li Ga)

Lionel Scaloni (front), head coach of Argentina, reacts during the Group C match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Cao Can)

Lionel Messi (front) of Argentina celebrates after scoring during the Group C match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Li Ga)

Mohammed Alowais (2nd L), goalkeeper of Saudi Arabia, makes a save during the Group C match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Han Yan)

Lionel Messi (3rd R) of Argentina reacts during the Group C match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

Lionel Messi (C) of Argentina competes during the Group C match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Li Ga)

Lionel Messi (R) and Emiliano Martinez (L) of Argentina react before the Group C match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

Lionel Messi (front, 3rd R) of Argentina scores through a penalty during the Group C match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

Lionel Messi (front) of Argentina scores through a penalty during the Group C match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Li Ga)

Lionel Messi (front R) of Argentina competes during the Group C match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Li Ga)

Lionel Messi (R) of Argentina vies with Ali Albulayhi of Saudi Arabia during the Group C match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Cao Can)

Lionel Messi (top) of Argentina celebrates with teammate Angel di Maria after scoring during the Group C match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Meng Dingbo)

Saleh Alshehri (L) of Saudi Arabia vies with Nicolas Otamendi of Argentina during the Group C match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

Lautaro Martinez (L) of Argentina scores a goal disallowed for offside during the Group C match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Li Ga)

Herve Renard, head coach of Saudi Arabia, reacts during the Group C match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Cao Can)

Mohamed Kanno (R) of Saudi Arabia vies with Rodrigo de Paul (C) of Argentina during the Group C match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Cao Can)

Lautaro Martinez (R) of Argentina breaks through the defense of Mohammed Alowais (C), goalkeeper of Saudi Arabia, during the Group C match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Li Ga)

Lionel Messi (R) of Argentina vies with Abdulelah Almalki (C) of Saudi Arabia during the Group C match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

Lionel Messi (2nd L) of Argentina celebrates with teammates after scoring during the Group C match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Cao Can)

Lautaro Martinez (top) of Argentina breaks through Mohammed Alowais, goalkeeper of Saudi Arabia, during the Group C match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Li Ga)

Hassan Altambakti (top) of Saudi Arabia vies for a header during the Group C match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

Lionel Messi (R) of Argentina dibbles the ball during the Group C match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

Lautaro Martinez (R) of Argentina scores a goal disallowed for offside during the Group C match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Han Yan)

Lionel Messi of Argentina controls the ball during the Group C match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Cao Can)

Abdulelah Almalki (R) of Saudi Arabia reacts during the Group C match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Han Yan)

Salem Aldawsari (C) of Saudi Arabia vies with Nicolas Otamendi (2nd R) of Argentina during the Group C match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

Mohamed Kanno (L) of Saudi Arabia vies with Rodrigo de Paul of Argentina during the Group C match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Xu Zijian)

Lionel Messi of Argentina reacts during the Group C match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Li Ga)

Abdulelah Almalki (R) of Saudi Arabia fouls to Alejandro Gomez of Argentina during the Group C match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Xu Zijian)

Mohamed Kanno (L) of Saudi Arabia vies with Cristian Romero of Argentina during the Group C match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Xu Zijian)

Lionel Messi (front) of Argentina competes during the Group C match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Li Ga)

Alejandro Gomez (L) of Argentina reacts after being fouled during the Group C match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Li Ga)

Abdulelah Almalki (front L) of Saudi Arabia fouls to Alejandro Gomez (front R) of Argentina during the Group C match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Li Ga)

Abdulelah Almalki (R) of Saudi Arabia reacts after a foul to Alejandro Gomez (top L) of Argentina during the Group C match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Xu Zijian)

Saleh Alshehri (bottom R) of Saudi Arabia celebrates with teammates after scoring during the Group C match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Li Ga)

Saleh Alshehri (front) of Saudi Arabia celebrates after scoring during the Group C match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Li Ga)

Saleh Alshehri (R) of Saudi Arabia celebrates after scoring during the Group C match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Li Ga)

Saleh Alshehri (R) of Saudi Arabia scores during the Group C match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Li Ga)

Saleh Alshehri (bottom) of Saudi Arabia celebrates after scoring during the Group C match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Li Ga)

Salem Aldawsari (L) of Saudi Arabia celebrates after scoring during the Group C match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Han Yan)

Saleh Alshehri (bottom) of Saudi Arabia celebrates after scoring during the Group C match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

Salem Aldawsari (3rd R) of Saudi Arabia celebrates with teammates after scoring during the Group C match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Cao Can)

Salem Aldawsari (1st R) of Saudi Arabia celebrates with teammates after scoring during the Group C match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

Salem Aldawsari (1st R) of Saudi Arabia celebrates after scoring during the Group C match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Cao Can)

Emiliano Martinez (3rd L), goalkeeper of Argentina, fails to make a save during the Group C match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

Players of Saudi Arabia celebrates after scoring during the Group C match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

Saleh Alshehri (1st R) of Saudi Arabia celebrates with teammates after scoring during the Group C match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Li Ga)

Players of Saudi Arabia celebrates after scoring during the Group C match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Li Ga)

Lionel Messi (R) of Argentina reacts during the Group C match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

Salem Aldawsari (L) of Saudi Arabia celebrates after scoring during the Group C match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Han Yan)

Salem Aldawsari (1st L) of Saudi Arabia celebrates with teammates after scoring during the Group C match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Han Yan)

Salem Aldawsari (1st R) of Saudi Arabia celebrates after scoring during the Group C match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Cao Can)

Salem Aldawsari (R) of Saudi Arabia celebrates after scoring during the Group C match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Han Yan)

Salem Aldawsari of Saudi Arabia celebrates after scoring during the Group C match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Han Yan)

Salem Aldawsari (2nd R) of Saudi Arabia celebrates with teammates after scoring during the Group C match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Li Ga)

Salem Aldawsari (L) of Saudi Arabia celebrates after scoring during the Group C match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Han Yan)

Salem Aldawsari (front) of Saudi Arabia scores during the Group C match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Li Ga)

Players of Saudi Arabia celebrate scoring during the Group C match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Han Yan)