Saudi fans erupted in ecstasy and disbelief following their national team’s stunning World Cup victory over Argentina and, in particular, Argentine global superstar Lionel Messi, who is hugely popular in the soccer-addicted kingdom
Saudi King Salman declares a national holiday on Wednesday; fans dance on the streets, wave flags as honking cars jam roads
Qatar has spent more money than any previous soccer World Cup host country on stadiums and other infrastructure. WSJ looks at the multibillion-dollar spending spree that the tiny state hopes will pay dividends in the long-run.
“It’s not just that we won. It’s that we beat Messi,” said Deena Abdulwahab, 45, a mother of four from the Red Sea city of Jeddah. She took her children out to celebrate among the honking cars and waving flags on the seaside boardwalk.
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