People in the soccer-obsessed Middle East witnessed the incredible spectacle of one of their own nations beating the team whose jerseys are must-have fashion items for their children.
BEIRUT — The shock that reverberated around the world when Saudi Arabia beat Argentina in Tuesday’s World Cup upset quickly turned to a wave of euphoric joy not just in the kingdom, but across the region.The 2-1 score was celebrated by Muslims and Arabs everywhere as a win for them. Across the United States, Europe, Southeast Asia and the Middle East, people found pride and joy in the Saudi underdog beating a famously much stronger team.
She also noted that since their reconciliation, Saudi Arabia and Qatar would be better described as “former” rivals. waving the Saudi flag around his shoulders — unimaginable just a few years ago in 2017, when a Saudi-led blockade severed diplomatic relations and transport links with Qatar. The air, land and sea blockade was only lifted in January 2021.People tweeted the hashtag “Our Gulf is one” alongside photos of the two countries’ leaders, among other images, including a clip of an interview with goalkeeper Mohammed al-Owais, who said: “Today, as Arabs, we are playing on our land, and among our fans.
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