Saudi Arabia is the second lowest ranked team in the tournament. 9News
Argentina had taken an early lead with a 10th-minute penalty by Messi.
Argentina's 36-match unbeaten run ended at the Lusail Stadium in Messi's fifth — and likely last — World Cup. The unlikely victory was sealed by a somersault by Aldawsari, who brought down a high ball just inside the penalty area, turned one defender, jinked past another and drove a powerful shot past goalkeeper Emi Martinez, who got a hand on the ball but couldn't keep out of the net in the 53rd.A stunned Messi watched as scores of green-clad fans from Saudi Arabia, Qatar's neighbour, celebrated in disbelief in the stands.
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