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Saudi Arabia exits World Cup with newfound confidence

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By ANDREW DAMPF
AP Sports Writer

LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — Saudi Arabia has nothing to be ashamed about after being eliminated from the World Cup following a 2-1 loss to Mexico. The Green Falcons caused a sensation at the tournament in Qatar with an opening-game win over Lionel Messi and Argentina. And Cristiano Ronaldo could soon be on his way to play soccer in the kingdom. The second-lowest ranked team in the tournament at No. 51 was competitive from start to finish at the first World Cup in the Middle East.

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