World Cup Stunner: Saudi Arabia Beats Messi’s Argentina 2-1

Salem Al-Dawsari of Saudi Arabia, left, celebrates scoring his team's second goal during their FIFA World Cup match against Argentina on Nov. 22.

Photographer: Glynn Kirk/AFP/Getty Images

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Lusail, Qatar (AP) -- Lionel Messi stood with his hands on his hips near the center circle, looking stone-faced as Saudi Arabia’s jubilant players ran in all directions around him after pulling off one of the biggest World Cup upsets ever against Argentina.