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Saudi Arabia declares holiday for all employees after historic football win

Saudi Arabia has declared Wednesday, November 23 as a public holiday in the country to celebrate its historic win against Argentina in the Fifa World Cup, SPA reported.

It applies to all the employees in both public and private sectors, as well as all students across the country.

Saudi Arabia beat title favourites Argentina 2-1 at the Lusail Stadium in Doha on Tuesday in one of the greatest World Cup upsets in history.