Argentina, one of the favorites of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, faced Saudi Arabia in their first match in Group C.
The surroundings of the Lusail Stadium, where the match was played, were the scene of colorful scenes before the fight.
Argentine and Saudi Arabian fans gathered around the stadium hours before the start of the match to support their teams.
While most of the Argentinian fans were wearing Messi jerseys, large Messi banners also drew attention. The country’s football legend, Maradona, was also not forgotten before this match. Maradona posters also rose in the hands of Argentine fans.
Many fans came from Saudi Arabia, Qatar’s neighbor, to watch the match. The Saudi fans were ahead of the Argentine fans in terms of numbers in the stadium.
Mounted police also served to ensure security around the stadium.
