Al Faisaly U21 Overview

An untouchable legacy! Scaloni keeps Argentina's No.10 shirt vacant

Argentina will enter their upcoming international fixtures against Uruguay and Costa Rica with a notable omission from the team sheet. Head coach Lionel Scaloni has opted to keep the legendary No.10 jersey vacant for the duration of the November window. The decision underscores the monumental impact of Lionel Messi, whose international retirement has left a void that the coaching staff is not yet ready to fill.

Ex-Fulham star named permanent Costa Rica boss

The Costa Rican Football Federation (FCRF) has officially appointed legendary former captain Bryan Ruiz as the permanent manager of the men's national team following an impressive interim spell in the dugout. The 41-year-old ex-Fulham playmaker has been tasked with guiding his country back to the World Cup finals in 2030.

Argentina scrap November Asia tour to set up Uruguay and Costa Rica tests

Argentina have been forced to scrap their scheduled November tour of Asia, prompting the national federation to arrange alternative home fixtures to close out the calendar year. Head coach Lionel Scaloni is now targeting domestic tests against Uruguay and Costa Rica as he continues reshaping his squad for the future.

Where to watch Costa Rica today? Live soccer streams and TV channels for upcoming games

Everything you need to know about how to watch Costa Rica in friendlies and all major competitions

Watch Nicaragua vs Costa Rica live: Online streams and TV channels

How to watch the CONCACAF Nations League match between Nicaragua and Costa Rica, as well as kick-off time and team news.

Spain v Cabo Verde: Group H - FIFA World Cup 2026

How have debutant teams performed at the FIFA World Cup?

Four nations made debuts at the 2026 World Cup, with Cape Verde, Curacao, Jordan and Uzbekistan gracing the grandest stage in international football for the first time. It was the tournament with the most newcomers since 2006 and Cape Verde achieved the feat of ending a 16-year wait for a debutant to reach the knockout stages, before succumbing to Lionel Messi's Argentina in a classic.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
5	Al Kholood U21	5	3	0	2	9	6	3	9	L L D L W
6	Al Hilal U21	4	2	1	1	10	5	5	7	D W D W L
7	Al Faisaly U21	5	2	1	2	6	7	-1	7	L W D L L
8	Al Ettifaq U21	3	2	0	1	9	4	5	6	W L L W L
9	Al Nassr U21	3	2	0	1	5	3	2	6	W W D W L

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