One Australian punter, on the other hand, lost AU$160,000 (US$106,000) on the game after making a sizable stake on Argentina to defeat the Middle Eastern underdogs.

Following the game, Australian operator TAB verified that an unidentified bettor had wagered AU$160,000 on the game.

The gambler would have made AU$20,800 on the first wager, which many would have considered a safe wager prior to the events that transpired in Qatar's Lusail Stadium.

Argentina, one of the favourites to win the tournament, started the game quickly. Lionel Messi scored a penalty in the first fifteen minutes of play, and Argentina later had three goals disallowed for offside. And the South Americans were cruising by the time the halftime whistle blew. 

Saudi Arabia, a squad outside of the world's top 50, required a miracle to win the game against such formidable opponents.

But, whether it was a result of divine intervention or not, the players emerged from the second half resolved not to humiliate themselves in front of the world. 

Just after the second half began, Al Shehri levelled, and then Al Dawsari gave the Saudis a startling lead with a curling goal into the top corner.

The AU$160,000 Australian bettor, along with numerous other players and the entire country of Argentina, were left in shock when Argentina was unable to overcome a strong Saudi defence despite the abilities of Messi and company.

It all boils down to the advice given by Kenny Rogers in his song, "You got to know when to hold them and when to fold them."