Argentines shocked, saddened by loss in World Cup debut

Published November 22, 2022 9:40 AM

By DANIEL POLITI

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Shock and sadness engulfed the streets of Argentina’s capital as the long-awaited debut of the national team in the World Cup ended in a stunning 2-1 loss to Saudi Arabia. Fans had woken up early to watch the match, with everyone seemingly convinced it would be an easy victory for a team on a 36-match unbeaten run.

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