Saudi Arabia's Salem Al-Dawsari scoring his side's second goal during the Fifa World Cup Group C soccer match against Argentina in Qatar 2022.
The Round of 32 has only just begun at the 2026 Fifa World Cup, but already we have witnessed some incredible results.
Undoubtedly, the biggest shock has been Paraguay eliminating four-times champions Germany on penalties on Monday evening.
We take a look at XI other surprises that sent tremors through the football world.
Lionel Messi’s Argentina arrived in Qatar on a 36-game unbeaten streak and were heavily tipped to win the tournament. When Messi scored an early penalty, everything seemed to go according to script. However, a blistering five-minute spell in the second half saw Saleh Al-Shehri and Salem Al-Dawsari score two spectacular goals for Saudi Arabia (ranked 51st in the world). Statistically verified by bookmakers as the biggest betting upset in World Cup history, it didn't stop Argentina from eventually lifting the trophy, but it shocked the globe.
