Saudi Arabia has a national holiday on November 23 in honor of the national team’s unexpected triumph over Argentina.
Saudi Arabia has a national holiday on November 23 in honor of the national team’s unexpected triumph over Argentina.
A statement from the king read: “It is directed 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.
“The directive came in agreement with what was proposed by his highness on the occasion of the Saudi national team’s victory over the Argentina national team in the World Cup.”
When Saudi Arabia triumphed on Tuesday, it may have been the biggest World Cup upset ever.
After 10 minutes, Lionel Messi appeared to have given his team the lead with a penalty. But after 48 minutes, Saleh Alshehri scored low into the bottom corner, and Saudi Arabia went on to win thanks to Salem Aldawsari’s incredible curling attempt past Emiliano Martinez.
Saudi Arabia now leads Group C, at least temporarily, as a result of the outcome.
