After pulling a shocker of a win against Argentina on the 3rd day of FIFA World Cup 2022, held in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday, Saudi Arabia, has declared a public holiday in their nation, to be observed on November 23. 

The holiday in question in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia, will apply to both public and private sectors. Even all education institutes will be closed so students can properly celebrate this historic moment. 

The title favorites Argentina was beaten 2-1 at the Lusail Stadium in Doha on Tuesday in what is being called one of the greatest World Cup upsets in history, all thanks to brilliant goals from Saleh al-Shehri and Salem al-Dawsari.

Also Read | Who is Javier Hernández AKA ‘Chicharito’?

“One of the biggest shocks in FIFA World Cup history,” tweeted the tournament’s official account.

This is not the first time that a nation has declared a public holiday after a World Cup win. Till today, Cameroon’s performance against Argentina in the opening match of 1990’s tournament was called one of the biggest upsets in football history. The very next day, a public holiday was declared in Cameroon. 

Also Read | Who is Raul Jimenez?

Argentina started the match as heavy favorites and an informed team, having won last year’s Copa America. Argentina was also the better side, having a big lead(68-32) in terms of ball share and also having more attempts at the goal than Saudi Arabia.

However, it was indeed a dismal performance by the favorites. While the Argentines were unfortunate for three of their goals to be declared offsides, their forwards Di Maria and Martinez also delivered a disappointing performance by not scoring another goal.

Also Read | FIFA World Cup 2022: Mexico fans hopeful about team winning against Poland after Saudi Arabia’s victory

Social media reports also suggested that Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammad Bin Salman has announced a Rolls Royce Phantom to each team member after having defeated Argentina.