# International sports competition preparations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/international-sports-competition-preparations
> Updated: 2026-08-21T03:23:16.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

International sports preparations are underway for various national teams across Spain, Central America, and the United States.

In Spain, the national surfing team has finalized its roster for the 2026 Longboard World Championship in El Salvador, while the men’s football team prepares for UEFA Nations League matches. Additionally, youth football developments are noted in Costa Rica, El Salvador, and Panama regarding upcoming FIFA and international tournaments.

Costa Rican national teams are also focusing on upcoming championships. The paracycling team is preparing for the World Championships in Alabama to secure Paralympic qualification points. Meanwhile, the Costa Rican amputee football team is preparing for a World Cup in Mexico, though the association is currently navigating financial challenges to cover participation and travel costs.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-21: Costa Rican national teams prepare for upcoming world championships

Costa Rican paracycling and amputee football teams prepare for upcoming world championships in the US and Mexico, respectively, amid efforts to secure Paralympic qualification and tournament funding.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/costa-rican-national-teams-prepare-for-upcoming-world-championships

### 2026-08-17: Spain prepares for surfing and football international competitions

Spain's surfing and football teams prepare for upcoming world championships and Nations League matches, while Costa Rica, El Salvador, and Panama advance youth football preparations.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/costa-rica-invited-to-inaugural-fifa-u-15-world-cup

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