Brazilians rejoice, meme fest explodes after Argentina lose Qatar World Cup 2022 opener against Saudi Arabia

By Sunita Iyer | First Published Nov 22, 2022, 6:10 PM IST

Lionel Messi's Argentina suffered a shocking 2-1 defeat against Saudi Arabia in their Group C clash of the Qatar World Cup 2022 in Doha's Lusail Stadium on Tuesday, sparking a massive meme fest on social media platforms.

In one of the biggest upsets in FIFA World Cup history, Lionel Messi's Argentina suffered a shocking 1-2 loss against Saudi Arabia on Tuesday in their opening Group C clash in Qatar. Argentinian fans in a packed Lusail Stadium in Doha were left shell-shocked, while Saudi supporters cheered their team for pulling off the unexpected.

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This was the first time Argentina lose a game where Lionel Messi has scored since 2009 vs. Spain. 🇦🇷 pic.twitter.com/oJkNLCzkg0

— Roy Nemer (@RoyNemer)

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The last time Argentina lost their opening World Cup game was in 1990 against Cameroon. And despite Messi's penalty in the 10th minute of the clash, Saudi Arabia's Saleh Alshehri and Salem Aldawsari's goals in the 48th and 53rd minutes of the game sealed the Argentinians' fate. Several missed chances by the South Americans in the second half left supporters gasping for breaths, but the Saudi Arabian goalkeeper Mohammed Al Owais' heroics ensured Messi and Co.'s campaign in the showpiece event started with a frustrating loss.

This outcome will live on in the annals of history forever, joining other incredible upsets like Senegal defeating France in 2002 or England losing to the United States in 1950.

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Brazil fans rejoiced at the humiliation of their arch-rivals, with several fans sharing a tearful version of Argentina's flag on social media.

Brazil said: pic.twitter.com/w9ojeKmnb2

— Tom Phillips (@tomphillipsin)

Several supporters also posted memes to express their shock over Argentina's loss against Saudi Arabia. Some troll accounts also used legendary Diego Maradonna's photo to showcase his emotions from above the heavens.

Here's a look at some of the reactions on Twitter:

Diego Maradona looking down at this Argentina team pic.twitter.com/YQO843S6oS

— Troll Football (@TrollFootball)

ARGENTINA LOSE THEIR WORLD CUP OPENER TO SAUDI ARABIA 😱 pic.twitter.com/IEk2ZpnpDl

— B/R Football (@brfootball)

The last time Argentina lost their opening game in a World Cup was 10 minutes ago👀 pic.twitter.com/LgeVgG5jlh

— ⛷ (@smn___67)

Missing someone Argentina? pic.twitter.com/uODqRM1Adz

— 🔰 (@CantonasCoIIar)

Everyone expecting a Qatar or Iran level performance from Saudi Arabia and they pull off a masterclass to end Argentina's unbeaten run. pic.twitter.com/CzWO3ISCST

— IM🇵🇹 (@Iconic_Mourinho)

Argentina right now LMAO how tf pic.twitter.com/dgq6wkjEiB

— Christian (@lazodc)

Argentina and Messi fans across the globe. pic.twitter.com/SOiqcKZrVX

— SIR. JUGHEAD 🇰🇪🇶🇦🇩🇪 (@SirIsaji)

Argentina fans right now 🇦🇷 pic.twitter.com/8ywoC5IN2y

— i sport (@iPaperSport)

Betting companies after Argentina match pic.twitter.com/JxVIkXe5so

— JAY JAY  (@Oboko_jay)

Argentina lack a winger with directness and pace? Okay man. pic.twitter.com/IlpPqGhQdH

— ☈ッ (@TheFergusonWay)

Betting Companies after Saudi Arabia's win against Argentina and Lionel Messi pic.twitter.com/uGUiY4P5zS

— Omwamba 🇰🇪 (@omwambaKE)

Nigeria to Argentina: pic.twitter.com/ftgBCYjFVV

— Epl Pidgin (@EplPidgin)

Saudi Arabia would beat Argentina later today, 2 goals to 1, messi would get a goal. stake high pic.twitter.com/vxzD68md2I

— Emeka The Stallion 🐎 (@BlaqBonez)

“Argentina Is winning the World Cup easily, Messi is the goat”

Meanwhile Saudi Arabia warming up in the dressing room: pic.twitter.com/J2Wy5gx48Z

— Danny (@DannyUTDD)

Make I use MLLE cleanse my mind.. Argentina you do me this one 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/WZIfvm4ioU

— Wizkid Soldier 🗡️🔫 (@wizkidsoldiers)

"Argentina is winning the , we have Messi, he's the GOAT"

Saudi Arabia : pic.twitter.com/XsnndtfDdB

— 𝐓𝐚𝐢𝐰𝐨 𝐀𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐢 ℍ𝕆𝟚 (@taiwoalabiho2)

Lionel Messi – Argentina vs Saudi Arabia highlights 🔥🐐 pic.twitter.com/Wzo25oDNkg

— ani 🇧🇷 (@princ3sssani)

Diego Maradona from heavens watching Lionel Messi and Argentina losing to Saudi Arabia in FIFA World Cup! pic.twitter.com/VNiE4dQDqN

— NDEGE 🦅HSC🇰🇪 (@Vinnie_Og)

ARGENTINA FANS RIGHT NOW 😭🤣 pic.twitter.com/UjNMm1LPEH

— HOUSE LOVERS (@Houseloverrs)

This Brazil fan undercover surrounded by Argentina fans 😭pic.twitter.com/uDLFMfVQS4

— ⋆𝗡𝗲𝘆𝗺𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲 🇧🇷 (@Neymoleque)

Brazil bigger than Argentina.Please don't put an Unknown team like Argentina next to Brazil. pic.twitter.com/5iLcxC1s0s

— Jr's Team | IR (@neymarxe)

Brazil fans - after seeing what Argentina fans have just seen - are currently jamming hospital phone lines asking for the prices of blood pressure monitors. Qatambe.

— Gabriel Oguda (@gabrieloguda)

argentina coming second so they can meet brazil in the final instead of the semis pic.twitter.com/rhN7m4GxbB

— sagal🫧🍂🇦🇷🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇸🇳🇲🇦🇧🇷 (@nuetrlp2)

Brazil after watching Argentina getting slapped about by Saudi Arabia pic.twitter.com/eoyAcf9gp5

— van Souness 🇧🇷 🇳🇱 ✪ (@vanSouness)

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