<div><span style="font-size: 1rem;">Saudi Arabia defender Yasser Al-Shahrani underwent successful surgery on his pancreas on Wednesday after a collision during his team's shock World Cup win over Argentina, the national team said.</span><br></div><div><br></div><div>Medical examinations conducted in Doha revealed Al-Shahrani to be in a "stable condition" after "suffering a strong clash in the head, chest and abdomen", said a statement posted on the team's Twitter account.</div><div><br></div><div>He was then "transferred by medical evacuation to the National Guard Hospital in Riyadh" for the operation.</div><div><br></div><div>A follow-up statement on Wednesday night said the operation had been completed "with success".</div><div><br></div><div>Al-Shahrani collided with Saudi goalkeeper Mohammed Al-Owais in stoppage time at the end of the match against Argentina, which ended in an upset 2-1 victory for the Green Falcons.</div><div><br></div><div>Al-Owais's left knee connected squarely with Al-Shahrani's face.</div><div><br></div><div>"I would like to ensure you that I am OK, pray for me and congratulations on winning," Al-Shahrani said in a video clip from his hospital bed posted on social media.</div><div><br></div><div>Saudi Arabia were propelled to victory by a stunning goal from Salem Al-Dawsari, bringing Argentina's 36-match unbeaten run to a shuddering halt.</div><div><br></div><div>The Saudis' next match is on Saturday against Poland. - AFP&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>bnbd24/fas</div>