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Saudi Arabia, which defeated Argentina, declared today (23rd) a day off and enjoyed the joy.

Crown Prince bin Salman even sent a private plane to transport the injured.



This is reporter Han Sang-woo.



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After Saudi Arabia miraculously defeated Argentina, the players danced in the locker room and thousands of Saudi fans couldn't contain their joy and enjoyed a frenzied celebration both inside and outside the stadium.



[Saudi fan: Where is Messi?

I'm here, where is Messi?]



[Saudi fan: Amazing and unbelievable.

I thought Argentina would win 3-1 or 2-0, but Saudi Arabia won 2-1.

Fighting Saudi Arabia!]



All over Saudi Arabia became a crucible of enthusiasm.



Tens of thousands of people flocked to the streets, and even at the Riyadh Stadium, men and women of all ages could not hide their joy as if they had won.



Saudi Crown Prince bin Salman, who shared a moment of joy with the entire family, dispatched a private plane to transport Shahrani, who was seriously injured at the end of yesterday's game and unable to run.



Neighboring Jordan and the Palestinian Gaza Strip also celebrated victories, and the pan-Arab world was excited with a festive mood.



[Mohamed Al Otaibi: I'm really happy.

As we wished, we beat Argentina in the World Cup.

It is the pride of all Arab countries.]



Foreign media were surprised by the fact that it was the biggest upset in the history of the World Cup, and expressed expectations that all the teams that defeated Argentina in the last three World Cups reached the final.



(Video coverage: Park Seung-won, video editing: Lee Sang-min)