• Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman and Prince Saud bin Salman pose for a photo as they celebrate after their country's soccer team defeated Argentina during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, November 22, 2022. Bandar Algaloud / Courtesy of Saudi Royal Court / Handout via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS PICTURE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY
    Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman and Prince Saud bin Salman pose for a photo as they celebrate after their country's soccer team defeated Argentina during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, November 22, 2022. Bandar Algaloud / Courtesy of Saudi Royal Court / Handout via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS PICTURE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY
  • Saudis wave the kingdom's flag from the windows of cars in Riyadh after their team's sensational win. AFP
    Saudis wave the kingdom's flag from the windows of cars in Riyadh after their team's sensational win. AFP
  • Government offices closed early to let staff watch the game. AFP
    Government offices closed early to let staff watch the game. AFP
  • Pupils watching the game at schools in the kingdom celebrated by singing national songs and cheering. AFP
    Pupils watching the game at schools in the kingdom celebrated by singing national songs and cheering. AFP
  • Football fans draped in Saudi Arabia's flag take part in celebrations in Riyadh. AFP
    Football fans draped in Saudi Arabia's flag take part in celebrations in Riyadh. AFP
  • Fans chanted the names of the players and waved flags on the streets of Riyadh. AFP
    Fans chanted the names of the players and waved flags on the streets of Riyadh. AFP
  • A fan with face paint poses during celebrations in Riyadh. AFP
    A fan with face paint poses during celebrations in Riyadh. AFP
  • The Argentina tie was Saudi Arabia’s first World Cup game. AFP
    The Argentina tie was Saudi Arabia’s first World Cup game. AFP
  • Fans support their team as they watch the game on a screen at King Saud University Stadium in Riyadh. AFP
    Fans support their team as they watch the game on a screen at King Saud University Stadium in Riyadh. AFP
  • Saudi fans wave their national flag as they watch the game on screens in the kingdom. Reuters
    Saudi fans wave their national flag as they watch the game on screens in the kingdom. Reuters
  • Saudi Arabia will now face Mexico and Poland later this month. AFP
    Saudi Arabia will now face Mexico and Poland later this month. AFP

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Crown Prince leads Saudi celebrations after victory over Argentina — in pictures

From Prince Mohammed bin Salman to ordinary fans, the whole kingdom was celebrating

The National

November 23, 2022

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Updated: November 23, 2022, 10:30 AM
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