The day began with little expectation. Now, it could launch Saudi football into a new era

'It’s Argentina, it’s Messi. Messi! And we win? I…can’t believe this,' said Waleed, an understandably overjoyed Saudi Arabian fan.

DISBELIEF: Saudi Arabia's Abdulellah Al-Malki reacts after the FIFA World Cup Group C match at Lusail Stadium. Pic: Nick Potts/PA Wire.

Disbelief. There was too much of the stuff for Lusail Stadium to cope.

Not even the biggest arena built for this World Cup, a hulking, gleaming golden bowl, could contain it. And so it spilled over the top and out into the ramps and gangways.