The decision comes as Al Nassr, led by Cristiano Ronaldo, prepares for another important night in continental competition, while the UAE side was expected to travel to Saudi Arabia for the fixture.

Reports indicated that travel disruptions in the region had affected Al Wasl’s journey to Riyadh, although the AFC did not officially specify a reason for postponing the game in its announcement.

When will Al Nassr vs. Al Wasl be rescheduled?

Al Nassr vs. Al Wasl has been postponed to a later date, but the AFC has not yet announced a new date or kickoff time. The fixture was originally scheduled for today, as part of the competition’s third round.

The governing body said the revised schedule would be confirmed and communicated at a later time. The postponement was announced on Sunday, October 25, just one day before the scheduled kickoff.

According to Gulf News, travel disruptions and a lack of available flights prevented Al Wasl, based in Dubai, from traveling to Riyadh as planned. However, the AFC did not specify a reason for its decision in its official announcement.

The decision also prompted a response from the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF). The federation said the necessary arrangements to receive Al Wasl had been completed, including flight permits and logistical preparations.

It added that the match commissioner and the appointed refereeing team had already arrived in Riyadh. SAFF also expressed its support for Al Nassr and its willingness to assist with any formal procedures the club might pursue to protect its interests.

Until the AFC confirms a new date, both teams must wait for clarity on their next meeting in the 2026-27 AFC Champions League Elite. Ange Postecoglou‘s team and Rui Vitoria‘s side were due to compete in the West Region’s league phase.

Key takeaways

• The AFC postponed the clash between Al Nassr and Al Wasl on October 26, 2026.
• Travel disruptions in Dubai prevented Al Wasl from flying to Riyadh for the game.
• The Saudi Arabian Football Federation completed all hosting logistics, including referee arrivals and permits.

How to watch Al Faisaly vs Al Nassr in the USA

Al Faisaly vs Al Nassr will be available in the United States through FOX Sports 2 and FOX Deportes, with streaming options also available through Fubo and FOX One.

Can I watch Al Faisaly vs Al Nassr for free?

Eligible new Fubo customers may be able to watch Al Faisaly vs Al Nassr through a 5-day free trial. The platform’s match page specifically lists the fixture and displays a “Try for free” offer.

Match Preview: What’s at stake?

Al Nassr arrive at Matchday 11 near the top of the Saudi Pro League standings. The club is currently third, behind Al Qadsiah and Al Hilal, and has built a strong record during the opening part of the 2026-27 campaign. The Saudi Pro League’s official team page lists Al Nassr in third place, while the latest match listings have them on 19 points after eight matches.

Al Faisaly have a much tougher position in the table. The hosts are sitting 15th, with their early-season record leaving them looking up the standings rather than competing at the top. The matchup also gives Al Nassr another opportunity to keep pressure on the teams above them.

The visitors have already shown their attacking potential this season, while Cristiano Ronaldo remains the headline figure in a squad that also includes Joao Felix, Sadio Mane and other high-profile names. Al Faisaly, meanwhile, will have home-field advantage at the 7,000-capacity Al Majma’ah Sports City Stadium.

Al Faisaly vs Al Nassr: Predicted Lineups

Al Faisaly (4-3-3): Fernando Pacheco; Mohanad Al Shanqiti, Moustapha Seck, Abdullah Subayt, Yassin Barnawi; Jaime Seoane, Andrei Girotto, Flavio; Abdullah Almogren, Alexandre Mendy, Abdulaziz Al Bishi.

Al Nassr (4-4-2): Bento; Ayman Yahya, Inigo Martinez, Abdulelah Al-Amri, Nawaf Boushal; Sadio Mane, Angelo, Abdullah Alkhaibari, Sergio Costa; Cristiano Ronaldo, Joao Felix.

What time is the Al Faisaly vs Al Nassr match?

The match kicks off on Friday, October 23, at 9:30 AM ET. For viewers in different regions of the United States, here are the local start times:

• Eastern Time: 9:30 AM
• Central Time: 8:30 AM
• Mountain Time: 7:30 AM
• Pacific Time: 6:30 AM

How to Watch Al Nassr vs NEOM in the USA

Al Nassr host NEOM on Tuesday, October 20. Fans in the United States can watch the game live on FOX Deportes, FOX Soccer Plus and FOX One, with streaming access also available through Fubo.

Can I Watch Al Nassr vs NEOM for Free?

Yes, eligible viewers can watch Al Nassr vs NEOM through Fubo‘s 5-day free trial. The platform’s official match page lists the game on FOX Deportes and currently displays a “Try for free” option.

Match Preview: What’s at Stake?

Al Nassr enter Matchweek 10 in third place with 19 points from eight games, having won six, drawn one and lost one. Ange Postecoglou‘s side is also on a two-game winning streak in the Saudi Pro League, most recently beating Diriyah 3-0. The defending champions will be looking for another three points at home as they attempt to stay close to the teams above them in the title race.

Cristiano Ronaldo remains the headline figure for Al Nassr. The Portuguese forward has scored four goals in seven league appearances this season, and he arrives at this match having scored in each of the club’s last two games across competitions. He also scored in Al Nassr’s 3-1 AFC Champions League Elite victory over Neftchi on October 12.

NEOM have made an impressive start to their first Saudi Pro League campaign and currently sit among the upper positions in the standings. Christophe Galtier‘s team has 16 points from nine matches, although it enters this fixture after a 1-0 defeat against Al-Ettifaq. Alexandre Lacazette is one of the visitors’ biggest threats, with six goal contributions in his first eight league appearances this season.

Al Nassr vs NEOM: Predicted Lineups

Al-Nassr (4-4-2): Bento; Awad Aman, Inigo Martinez, Mohamed Simakan, Nawaf Boushal; Sadio Mane, Abdullah Al-Khaibari, Samu Costa, Kingsley Coman; Cristiano Ronaldo, Joao Felix.

NEOM SC (4-4-2): Marcin Bulka; Islam Hawsawi, Nathan Zeze, Alpha Sarr, Khamis Al-Dawsari; Mohannad Abu Taha, Valentin Vada, Abdulmalik Al-Oyayari, Giorgos Masouras; Said Benrahma, Alexandre Lacazette.

What Time Is the Al Nassr vs NEOM Match?

Al Nassr vs NEOM kicks off on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET in the United States. The Saudi Pro League Matchweek 10 fixture will be played at Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh.

• Eastern Time (ET): 2:00 PM
• Central Time (CT): 1:00 PM
• Mountain Time (MT): 12:00 PM
• Pacific Time (PT): 11:00 AM

The play began with Sadio Mane delivering from the right flank toward Ayman Yahya, who brought the ball down. CR7 then pounced on a poor clearance by the defense, unleashing a thunderous strike that left the opposing goalkeeper with no chance.

With the score, Ronaldo reached his 981st career goal and his fourth with Al-Nassr in this 2026-27 season. CR7 delivers in the best way possible, doing what he does best: scoring goals and owning the opposition penalty area as Al-Nassr pursue the Saudi Pro League and the AFC Champions League, title that remains pending for Ronaldo.

Ronaldo demonstrating he is the greatest of all time

Although his level is not the same as it was a few years ago, he remains close, just 19 goals away from reaching 1,000—something unprecedented in soccer history. That serves as an argument for considering him the greatest player of all time, a subject of divided opinions, though he remains confident that he holds that status.

CR7 highlighted the strength of his statistics and scoring records, which mark an incomparable difference compared to any other footballer. “I am the best in history,” he stated during an extensive interview with his country’s CNN network. “People do not value my physical condition or my goals. Saying that Cristiano Ronaldo is not a complete player is a lie. I am the most complete player,” he expressed to CNN. He doubled down with a bold declaration:

“I will be the best in history, without a doubt.” Finally, he mentioned that, beyond the numbers, he does not doubt who is the best: “Even if I scored 920, 925, 930, I am the best in history. Period. The numbers speak for themselves. If I reach 1,000 goals, it will be incredible, a goal, but I am not thinking long-term.”

Cristiano Ronaldo’s statements to CNN Portugal come in the context of his conflict with Jorge Jesus, head coach of the Portuguese national team. The player was provisionally suspended by the Portuguese Federation after leaving camp during the UEFA Nations League.

Key takeaways

• His 981st career goal was scored by Cristiano Ronaldo against Neftchi Fergana.
• Just 19 goals away from 1,000, Cristiano Ronaldo continues toward the milestone.
• A provisional suspension was issued to Cristiano Ronaldo by the Portuguese Federation.

How to watch Al Nassr vs Diriyah in the USA

In the United States, viewers can watch the game on FOX Deportes and FOX Soccer Plus, with streaming options available through Fubo and FOX One.

Can I watch Al Nassr vs Diriyah for free?

Yes, eligible new subscribers may be able to watch Al Nassr vs Diriyah through a 5-day free trial of Fubo. The service carries the Saudi Pro League through its soccer channel offerings, including FOX Soccer Plus.

Match Preview: What’s at stake?

Al Nassr enter Matchday 8 looking to close the gap on the top of the Saudi Pro League standings. Ange Postecoglou‘s team sit third with 16 points from seven matches, two behind leaders Al Hilal. After drawing 1-1 against Al Khaleej in their most recent league outing, Al Nassr need a victory to keep pace in the title race and build momentum at home.

Diriyah, meanwhile, have collected 11 points from their first seven matches and occupy eighth place in their first Saudi Pro League campaign after promotion. Bruno Lage‘s side have shown they can compete at this level, but a positive result against one of the league’s strongest clubs would be a significant statement. With five points separating the teams, Diriyah have an opportunity to move closer to the top end of the table.

Al Nassr vs Diriyah: Predicted Lineups

Al Nassr (4-4-2): Bento; Saad Al Nasser, Abdulelah Al Amri, Inigo Martinez, Nawaf Boushal; Sadio Mane, Abdullah Al Khaibari, Samu Costa, Angelo Gabriel; Cristiano Ronaldo, Joao Felix.

Diriyah (4-3-3): Nikola Vasilj; Hussain Alsebyani, Berat Djimsiti, Chancel Mbemba, Abdulaziz Al Faraj; Enzo Millot, Idrissa Gueye, Abdulelah Al Malki; Adil Boulbina, Darwin Nunez, Clayton Diandy.

What time is the Al Nassr vs Diriyah match?

Al Nassr vs Diriyah kicks off on Friday, October 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET at Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The match is part of Matchday 8 of the 2026-27 Saudi Pro League season.

• Eastern Time (ET): 2:00 PM
• Central Time (CT): 1:00 PM
• Mountain Time (MT): 12:00 PM
• Pacific Time (PT): 11:00 AM

Well, the Portuguese star had already surpassed that number in Saudi Arabia. Ronaldo boasts 132 goals in an Al Nassr jersey across all competitions.

The Messi vs Ronaldo App, which details every single stat of the soccer legends, shows that CR7 reached that number of goals in 155 appearances for the Riyadh-based club.

Messi, meanwhile, reached the 100th goal mark in 115 games in South Florida. The Argentine icon can also take pride in providing 56 assists for Inter Miami, which top Ronaldo’s 23 assists for Al Nassr.

Messi vs Ronaldo: The race to 1,000 career goals

Looking at the bigger picture, Messi also took another step forward in the quest for 1,000 career goals. With his header against Cruz Azul, Messi reached 929 career goals.

Ronaldo is on pace to reaching the 1,000th goal mark sooner though, as the Al Nassr superstar has 979 career goals to his name. Ronaldo reached that number in a recent Saudi Pro League fixture vs. Abha.

Messi vs Ronaldo: Headers

Messi’s goal against Cruz Azul was also his sixth header with Inter Miami and 31st in his entire career. Ronaldo boasts 17 headers for Al Nassr and 158 throughout his career, but the difference here is completely logical. Let’s keep in mind that Messi is 5’7″, whereas CR7 is 6’2”. Even so, the Argentine star’s height hasn’t prevented him from winning aerial duels throughout his career.

Messi vs Ronaldo: Titles after European stints

Messi’s header and eventual assist for Casemiro led Inter Miami’s 2-0 win over Cruz Azul to lift the 2026 Campeones Cup, which is Leo’s fourth title in the United States after the 2023 Leagues Cup, 2024 MLS Supporters’ Shield, and 2025 MLS Cup. The Campeones Cup has a question mark though since FIFA doesn’t recognize it as an official title. But Messi can still win more trophies with Inter Miami in 2026.

Something similar happens with Ronaldo as the 2023 Arab Club Champions Cup won by Al Nassr doesn’t count as an official title by FIFA. But Cristiano then won the 2025-26 Saudi Pro League with Al Nassr.

The Rahimi brothers had a dream afternoon on their home turf. Houssine scored a brace, while Soufiane added the third. Greek striker Giorgos Giakoumakis sealed the final score for his team.

For Ange Postecoglou’s side, it will be a matter of regrouping after a tough setback at the start of the competition. With time to prepare, Ronaldo and his teammates will look to secure their first win in Matchday 2 and reignite their hopes of challenging near the top of the table.

How to watch Al Khaleej vs Al Nassr in the USA

Al Khaleej vs Al Nassr will be available to watch in the United States on FOX Soccer Plus, with the match also available to stream through Fubo and FOX One.

Can I watch Al Khaleej vs Al Nassr for free?

Fubo currently offers a 5-day free trial on its listed plans, and the service is carrying Al Khaleej vs Al Nassr live on FOX Soccer Plus. The platform’s current U.S. plan information indicates that its featured plans offer five-day trials.

Match Preview: What’s at stake?

Al Nassr head into the trip to Al Khaleej with a chance to keep themselves firmly in the Saudi Pro League title race. The visitors have 15 points from six matches, with five wins and one defeat, while Al Khaleej sit 13th with four points after four draws and two losses.

The contrast is even clearer in attack: Al Nassr have scored 15 goals, compared with only two for Al Khaleej, while the hosts have already conceded nine.

For Al Nassr, the immediate objective is to respond after their first league defeat of the campaign. They lost 2-1 away to Al Ittihad on September 5, ending a seven-match unbeaten run in league play, but remain within reach of the top of the table.

Cristiano Ronaldo‘s side therefore cannot afford another slip if it wants to stay in contention at the top, particularly with Al Hilal also making a strong start to the season.

Al Khaleej have a very different challenge. The hosts are still searching for their first league victory of the 2026-27 season and have scored just twice in six games. Their latest result was a 0-0 draw against Al Riyadh on September 7, meaning another point would extend their unbeaten streak to four matches but would not solve their biggest problem: converting solid defensive performances into wins.

Al Khaleej vs Al Nassr: Predicted Lineups

Al Khaleej (4-4-2): Anthony Moris; Pedro Rebocho, Kiki Kouyate, Mohammed Al-Khubrani, Saeed Al-Hamsl; Majed Kanabah, Miguel Crespo, Omar Mascarell, Fortounis; Thamer Al-Khaibri, Angelo Fulgini.

Al Nassr (4-4-2): Bento; Saad Al-Nasser, Inigo Martinez, Mohamed Simakan, Nawaf Boushal; Sadio Mane, Otavio, Abdullah Al-Khaibari, Angelo; Cristiano Ronaldo, Abdullah Al-Hamdan.

What time is the Al Khaleej vs Al Nassr match?

Al Khaleej vs Al Nassr kicks off on Saturday, September 12, at 2:00 PM ET. The Saudi Pro League fixture is scheduled for 9:00 PM local time in Saudi Arabia, equivalent to 6:00 PM UTC. U.S. viewers can find the local start times below.

• Eastern Time: 2:00 PM
• Central Time: 1:00 PM
• Mountain Time: 12:00 PM
• Pacific Time: 11:00 AM

With the goal, Cristiano moves a bit closer on the goalscoring table, but he faces a competitor who is well ahead of the field in Ivan Toney, who already has eight goals in the Saudi Pro League in just six matches.

CR7 has work to do if he wants to contend for the league’s top scorer title, but his capabilities are well known, especially with the season just getting underway. However, time will tell how things progress, particularly with the now-41-year-old forward as age begins to factor in.

How many career goals does CR7 have and how close is he to 1,000?

With his latest strike against Abha in domestic play, fans ask a major question: how many goals does Cristiano Ronaldo have? The Portuguese forward’s official career tally reached 979 goals, an extraordinary record spanning his time with various clubs and the Portugal national team.

Analyzing CR7’s current numbers, the path to the landmark milestone is closer than ever: the striker sits just 21 goals away from reaching the golden 1,000-goal mark; meanwhile, he was snubbed from the Ballon D’Or list.

If he maintains his recent scoring pace for Al-Nassr, the historic milestone appears to be only a matter of time for world soccer’s all-time leading goalscorer.

What’s next for Al-Nassr and Ronaldo?

Al-Nassr will look to chase success this season with Ballon d’Or nominee Sadio Mane and a still-vital Ronaldo. The next step for the club is a Saudi Pro League matchup against Al-Khaleej on Saturday, Sept. 12, followed by the start of their AFC Champions League campaign against Al Ain on Tuesday, Sept. 15.

How to watch Al Nassr vs Abha in the USA

Al Nassr vs. Abha will be available to watch live in the United States on FOX Sports 2 (FS2) and FOX Deportes. The match is also scheduled to stream through Fubo and FOX One.

Can I watch Al Nassr vs Abha for free?

Fubo offers a 5-day free trial option for viewers who are eligible for one, and its official match listing currently promotes Al Nassr vs. Abha with a “Try for free” option.

Match Preview: What’s at stake?

Al Nassr enter Matchday 6 looking to immediately bounce back from their first Saudi Pro League defeat of the season. Ange Postecoglou‘s team lost 2-1 away to Al-Ittihad on September 5, a result that ended its perfect start and allowed Al Hilal to move into sole possession of first place.

Despite the setback, Al Nassr remain second with 12 points from five matches, having won four games. That makes the meeting with Abha particularly important for the defending champions.

A victory would put Al Nassr back on track in the title race and maintain pressure on Al Hilal, while another dropped result could allow the leaders to create more separation early in the campaign.

Cristiano Ronaldo remains the headline figure for Postecoglou’s side, with the Portuguese forward coming off a full 90-minute appearance against Al-Ittihad.

Abha arrive in a very different situation. The newly promoted side has collected only one point from its first five league games and sits at the bottom of the table without a victory. Its latest outing ended in a 1-0 home defeat against Al-Ettifaq, leaving Damir Buric‘s team in urgent need of points.

Al Nassr vs Abha: Predicted Lineups

Al Nassr (4-4-1-1): Nawaf Al-Aqeedi; Salem Al-Najdi, Abdulelah Al-Amri, Mohamed Simakan, Nawaf Boushal; Sadio Mane, Angelo Gabriel, Samu Costa, Kingsley Coman; Joao Felix; Cristiano Ronaldo.

Abha (4-5-1): Donovan Leon; Safwan Al-Juhani, Abdulbasit Hindi, Jurien Gaari, Mohammed Al-Zaid; Keshim Al-Qahtani, Firas Al-Ghamdi, Abdullah Al-Fahad, Nabil Fekir, Alimani Gory; Michy Batshuayi.

What time is the Al Nassr vs Abha match?

The Al Nassr vs. Abha match kicks off on Wednesday, September 9, at 2:00 PM ET. The Saudi Pro League fixture is scheduled for 9:00 PM local time in Saudi Arabia at Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh.

• Eastern Time: 2:00 PM
• Central Time: 1:00 PM
• Mountain Time: 12:00 PM
• Pacific Time: 11:00 AM

How to watch Al Ittihad vs Al Nassr in the USA

Al Ittihad vs. Al Nassr will be available in the United States on FOX Soccer Plus. The game can also be streamed through Fubo and FOX One.

Can I watch Al Ittihad vs Al Nassr for free?

Eligible viewers can watch Al Ittihad vs. Al Nassr for free through Fubo‘s 5-day free trial. The matchup will be available on the platform in the United States, with the streaming service carrying FOX Soccer Plus, the channel showing the game.

Match Preview: What’s at stake?

This is already shaping up as one of the biggest games of Matchweek 5. Al Nassr are the only team in the Saudi Pro League with a perfect record after four matches, collecting 12 points from 12 and scoring 12 goals. Al Ittihad are also unbeaten, but their two wins and two draws have left them on eight points, four behind their visitors.

The contrast in form is striking. Al Nassr opened the campaign with a 3-0 victory over Al Fateh, followed it with a 4-0 win at Al Riyadh, beat Al Ettifaq 3-2 and then edged Al Taawoun 2-1. Ange Postecoglou‘s team have scored in every league game and arrive in Jeddah with the chance to extend their perfect start to five victories.

Al Ittihad have taken a more measured route to their eight points. Jens Wissing‘s team began with a 1-1 draw against Al Kholood, defeated Al Qadsiah 1-0, beat Al Hazem 3-2 and then drew 0-0 away at Al Fateh. They have conceded only three goals in four league matches, giving them the defensive platform needed to challenge Al Nassr’s explosive attack.

Al Ittihad vs Al Nassr: Predicted Lineups

Al Ittihad (4-4-2): Predrag Rajkovic; Ahmed Al-Julaydan, Danilo Pereira, Hassan Kadesh, Faris Abdi; Houssem Aouar, Mamadou Lopy, Mukhtar Ali, Steven Bergwijn; Marwan Al-Sahafi, Youssef En-Nesyri.

Al Nassr (4-4-2): Nawaf Al-Aqeedi; Nawaf Boushal, Mohamed Simakan, Abdulelah Al-Amri, Salem Al-Najdi; Kingsley Coman, Angelo Gabriel, Samu Costa, Sadio Mane; Cristiano Ronaldo, Joao Felix.

What time is the Al Ittihad vs Al Nassr match?

The Al Ittihad vs. Al Nassr match kicks off Saturday, September 5, at 2:00 PM ET in the United States. The Saudi Pro League and Al Ittihad’s official schedule list the game for 9:00 PM Saudi time at Alinma Bank Stadium in Jeddah.

• Eastern Time: 2:00 PM
• Central Time: 1:00 PM
• Mountain Time: 12:00 PM
• Pacific Time: 11:00 AM