Saudi Arabia loses to Denmark in Group C Opener

Saudi Arabia, one of the three Arab cup qualifiers, lost Friday to Denmark in a World Cup group C opener. The lone Danish goal was netted by Ripper through a header at the 68th minute.

Morocco was close to win Wednesday when it thoroughly dominated Norway. The match wound up with a 2-2 draw.

The third Arab world cup qualifier, Tunisia, will start its campaign on Monday with a difficult match against England in Marseille.