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FIFA World Cup: Saudi Arabia stun Argentina, France off to flying start; Lewandowski misses penalty vs Mexico

Day 3 of the FIFA World Cup witnessed Argentina suffering a shocking defeat against Saudi Arabia, France thrashing Australia, and Mexico's Ochoa denying Poland's Lewandowski from a penalty spot.

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[caption id="attachment_11677881" align="alignnone" width="640"]Saudi Arabia FIFA World Cup Saudi Arabia players celebrate the winning goal against Argentina in a FIFA World Cup match. AP[/caption][caption id="attachment_11677431" align="alignnone" width="640"]Lionel Messi Lionel Messi was disappointed and livid as Argentina lost to Saudi Arabia. AP[/caption][caption id="attachment_11676621" align="alignnone" width="640"] Argentina suffered a 2-1 defeat against Saudi Arabia. AP[/caption][caption id="attachment_11677971" align="alignnone" width="640"]France's Olivier Giroud, right, goes for scissors kick by Australia's Kye Rowles during the World Cup group D soccer match between France and Australia, at the Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah, Qatar, Friday, Nov. 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein) Olivier Giroud scored a brace as France thrash Australia 4-1 in their opener. AP[/caption][caption id="attachment_11677871" align="alignnone" width="640"]France's Olivier Giroud, left, celebrates with his teammate Ousmane Dembele after scoring his side's second goal during the World Cup group D soccer match between France and Australia, at the Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah, Qatar, Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco) Olivier Giroud goes level with Thierry Henry's international goals (51) record. AP[/caption][caption id="attachment_11679471" align="alignnone" width="640"] Mexico's goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa saves a penalty kick by Poland's Robert Lewandowski as the match ended in a goalless draw. (AP)[/caption][caption id="attachment_11679551" align="alignnone" width="640"] Denmark and Tunisia share points after a goalless stalemate. AP[/caption]

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First Published:Nov 23, 2022, 11:51:51 IST
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