An official holiday tomorrow in Saudi Arabia after the victory over Argentina in the World Cup

Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz has ordered that tomorrow, Wednesday, be an official holiday in the Kingdom, on the occasion of the Saudi national team's 1-2 victory over its Argentine counterpart in the World Cup currently being held in Qatar.

And the Saudi Press Agency, “SPA”, stated that King Salman bin Abdulaziz directed approval of what was proposed by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Muhammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz that tomorrow, Wednesday, be a holiday for all employees in all sectors of the state and the private sector, and male and female students in all educational stages, on the occasion of victory. The Saudi national team over the Argentine national team in the World Cup.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman celebrated the historic victory of the Saudi national team over its Argentine counterpart in the 2022 World Cup.

A picture circulated on social media showed Prince Mohammed bin Salman embracing those present after the green team's historic victory over Argentina, with two goals to one.

A video clip also showed Prince Mohammed bin Salman waiting for the final moments of the match and the decisive victory for the Saudi national team over Argentina.

Lionel Messi gave Argentina the lead from a penalty kick after ten minutes, but Saudi Arabia rose up in an amazing eight minutes in the second half.

Saleh Al-Shehri equalized in the 48th minute and five minutes later Salem Al-Dosari put Saudi Arabia ahead with a stunning shot into the far corner, igniting the home fans packed into Lusail Stadium.

With this result, Argentina will be in a critical position before facing Mexico in the next round, as Messi seeks to achieve the only title absent from his coffers, while the Saudi national team plays with its Polish counterpart.

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