“This win was an opportunity to remember why football is such a dynamic force in the Middle East. It has the power to bring people [together] from different nations and across different political contexts like nothing else. And when that unbelievable goal clinched a historic win for KSA, Qatar’s World Cup was truly celebrated as the Arab world’s World Cup.” 

Hend Amry, a popular Muslim voice on Twitter. Saudi World Cup win over Argentina unites divided Mideast in celebration [Washington Post]